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Overview
Explores the concept of terrorism, the types of terrorism and prominent terrorist groups, before evaluating the international measures to curb terrorism and exploring the role of business and media sectors in countering terrorist activities, while examining emerging trends in terrorism.
Course Content
Participants in the Terrorism Studies from the University of St Andrews critically examine:
- The features of terrorism and the different types of terrorists.
- The impact and effectiveness of terrorism as a political weapon
- Responses to terrorism: the international community, the democratic dilemma, and crisis and consequences management
- The background and characteristics of Al Qaeda, its offshoots and other jihadist groups including IS
- The threat to the international community and key features of effective international response
- Requirements from the public, media and private sector in effectively countering terrorist threats
- Emerging trends in terrorism post the 9/11 attack on the US
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Key Issues in Terrorism and Political Violence
- Terrorist Ideologies, Aims, Beliefs, and Motivations
- Terrorist Weapons & Tactics
- International Policing Policy
- Aviation Terrorism & Security
- Maritime Terrorism Security
- Critical Infrastructure Protection
- Terrorism, Cyber Threats and the Internet
- Radicalisation, Counter-radicalisation and Deradicalisation
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 4 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
Early Booking Discount for June Intake
Book your place before the 14th of April
Language
English
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
IT Security Terrorism & Security View 5 other Short Courses in Terrorism & Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Tuition Fee
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International
3499 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3499 GBP for the full programme during 4 months. -
National
3499 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 3499 GBP for the full programme during 4 months.
Book on or before 14th of April 2023
- Certificate in Terrorism Studies(four modules of study including compulsory module)£1,999 / US$2,500
- Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies(eight modules of study including compulsory module)£3,499 / US$4,375
- Individual Modules (stand alone or in addition to the four for the Certificate)£599 / US$750
- Upgrade (Upgrade your current modules or Certificate in Terrorism Studies to gain the Advanced Certificate)£1,999 / US$2,500
- Alumni Only - Terrorism from the Extreme Right(Please note: This option is only available for returning students)
- £499 / US$625
- Certificate in Terrorism Studies(four modules of study including compulsory module)£2,299 / US$2,875
- Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies(eight modules of study including compulsory module)£3,999 / US$5,000
- Individual Modules (stand alone or in addition to the four for the Certificate)£699 / US$875
- Upgrade (Upgrade your current modules or Certificate in Terrorism Studies to gain the Advanced Certificate)£2,299 / US$2,875
- Alumni Only - Terrorism from the Extreme Right(Please note: This option is only available for returning students)£499 / US$625
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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