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What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

• Analyse the major theoretical, academic and substantive debates from a range of disciplines relating to terrorism and counterterrorism,
• Critically examine and appraise research, evaluate and assess models and explanations of terrorism, and the range of counterterrorism options to these,
• Examine and critically assess several case studies of terrorism and counterterrorism campaigns,
• Critique the evidence base for understanding terrorism and which underlies counterterrorism initiatives and policies,
• Construct and formulate an argument and communicate it effectively in writing.

Core content

• 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,
• Fundamentals of counterterrorism,
• The terrorism/counterterrorism dynamic,
• Case studies of counterterrorism policies.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this course 20 credits can be put towards the Counterterrorism MSc or Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience MSc

美姬阁 credits are available for this short course which you can put towards selected 美姬阁 degrees. Find out more about short course credit points.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or 美姬阁 Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found . 

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.