The Master of Arts (Specialisation) enables graduates to undertake advanced postgraduate coursework study in a Humanities, Social Sciences or Law specialisation. The course has been designed so that students can build on knowledge they have gained through their undergraduate study or gain advanced knowledge and research expertise in a new area of study. Graduates will have specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning. This on-campus, 1.5 years full-time (or, up to 4 consecutive years part-time) course is available at Hobart and/or Launceston (not all specialisations are available on both campuses). Some units will be available by off-campus study. Specialisations available are as follows: International Politics Police Studies Public Policy Learning Outcomes Upon completion of Master of Arts (Specialisation) (AQF level 9), students will: Acquire, critically evaluate, reflect and synthesise advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one of the humanities, social sciences or law disciplines Critically analyse challenging complex problems, acknowledge different perspectives and the ability to apply research principles and methods to advance knowledge in one of the humanities, social sciences or law disciplines. Communicate and interpret disciplinary perspectives and knowledge effectively and ethically, to specialist and non-specialist audiences using written, oral and visual means. Demonstrate knowledge, autonomy, research skills and judgement in devising, planning, and completing a research project that contributes to professional practice or scholarship. Work effectively, responsibly, respectfully and safely in individual and/or team contexts. Demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, flexibility, initiative and resilience in readiness for diverse workplace demands. Career outcomes In Australia and around the world, employers are increasingly seeking graduates who can speak and write clearly; who are computer literate and understand how to use technology; who know about other countries, cultures and societies; who can solve problems creatively; and who have developed that flexibility of thought which technical and vocational training rarely encourages. Arts graduates find jobs in, for example, advertising, journalism, the arts, diplomacy, interpreting and tourism, management and administration, and research and publishing. Police Studies Core Coursework units (50cp) HSP417Contemporary Policing HSP402Advanced Policing Practices Elective Coursework units (50cp) HGA518Criminological Theory and Practice HIR405Politics of Terrorism and Counter-terrorism HPP403Challenges to Governance HPP407Advanced Political Research HSP501Advanced Topics in Policing HSP503Foundations of Forensic Studies NB: An approved unit from elsewhere in the University may, under certain circumstances, be substituted a 25 point elective subject to Coordinator approval. Core Research Units (50cp) Note that successful completion of 100cp of coursework units with a Distinction average is a prerequisite for undertaking any Research Thesis unit at Masters level. Student who do not achieve a Distinction average but have successfully passed 100cp of coursework units may exit with a Graduate Diploma (Police Studies) award. HSP705Research Thesis A HSP706Research Thesis B