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Overview
What you will learn
On successful completion of the Understanding Terrorism and Counterterrorism course offered by Cranfield University you will be able to:
- To develop knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical, academic and substantive debates relating to terrorism and counterterrorism.
- Display a sound appreciation of the definition debate within terrorism studies and the difficulties and implications of this debate.
- To develop a strong awareness of the long history of terrorism and counterterrorism, and the current nature of modern terrorist conflicts
- To develop the analytical skills to critically research, evaluate and assess models and explanations of terrorism, and the range of counterterrorism options to these.
- Display an awareness of the role cultural, religious, ethnic, economic, media and other value systems can play in understanding terrorism and counterterrorism.
- Display a detailed knowledge of several case studies of terrorism and counterterrorism campaigns.
- Be able to engage with and critique the evidence base for understanding terrorism and which underlies counterterrorism initiatives and polices.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Defining ‘terrorism’
- Exploring the history and evolution of terrorism and counterterrorism
- Major theories and debates on terrorism and counterterrorism
- Research approaches and methodologies
- Psychology of terrorism & counterterrorism
- Root causes of terrorism
- Case studies of terrorist groups and conflicts
- counterterrorism
- The terrorism/counterterrorism dynamic
- Case studies of counterterrorism policies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 5 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- Please enquire for course dates
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Terrorism & Security View 13 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.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- No requirements needed.
Tuition Fee
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International
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days. -
National
1925 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1925 GBP for the full programme during 5 days.
Living costs for Cranfield
700 - 1300 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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