Overview
Terrorism, and efforts to counter it, has come to reshape national and global politics in the 21st Century. In this major, students will explore the meaning, evolution and complex causes of terrorism and political violence. Students will gain specialised knowledge of various counter-terrorism strategies, policies and politics adopted by governments … For more content click the Read More button below.
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Structure
24 credit points
Major24 credit points
Admission requirements
Entry requirements (onshore)
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English language requirements
Learning outcomes
1.
Explain and analyse different and competing understandings of terrorism and counter-terrorism.
2.
Critically evaluate different strategies to counter terrorism both domestically and internationally.
3.
Explain and analyse the broader political and social context in which security and counter-terrorism policies, institutions and agencies operate
4.
Demonstrate knowledge of a range of policy and political options to counter terrorism both nationally and globally.
5.
Clearly and accurately communicate complex information, concepts and problems with respect to security and counter-terrorism
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Demonstrate well-developed interpersonal skills and ethical practice in collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds.
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