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Master of Sciences (Defence) M.Sc (Def)
2009

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Location: North Terrace Campus
Duration: 1.5 years (full-time or part-time? equivalent)
Degree/Award: Masters by Coursework

Admission Information

Admissions information for domestic ? and international ? students.

Domestic

Selection criteria: ?
Graduate entry only
How to apply: ? Contact the Faculty Office for application procedure.
Mid-year entry? Subject to availability
Annual tuition fees: ?
Australian Full-fee place: $16,200
General enquiries: Student Centre

International

Not offered to international students.

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Study Plans

The study plans ? given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Core courses
  • Research Methods in a Multidisciplinary Environment (3 units)
  • Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units)

Both of these courses are offered by the University of South Australia.

Defence Technology Stream
  • Aerospace Navigation & Guidance (3 units)
  • Antennas and Propagation (3 units)
  • Principles of RF Engineering (3 units)
  • RF Measurements and Testing (3 units)
  • Photonics IV-D: (3 units)#
  • Physical Optics III-D (3 units)
  • Experimental Methods IV-D (3 units)
  • Photonics III-D: Laser Physics (3 units)#

#Note: special conditions apply to choosing courses with a Photonics theme. There is a preferred sequence within these courses, and candidates should seek guidance on their enrolment pattern. Electromagnetics III contains material which is assumed knowledge in the remaining courses, and should be taken by candidates without this specialist undergraduate Physics background. From time to time further Photonics options may also become available.

Information and Communication Technology Stream
  • Cognitive Science: Minds, Brains and Computers (3 units)
  • Decision Making in a Real Environment (3 units)
  • Distributed Systems (3 units)
  • Artificial Intelligence (3 units)
  • Knowledge Representation (3 units)
  • Parallel Computation (3 units)
Research Project
  • Master of Sciences (Defence) (12 units)

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Graduate Attributes

 

• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.

• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.

• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.

• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.

• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.

• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.

• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.

• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.

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Last updated: Monday, 22 Dec 2008

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