Description

Type

Master
Methodology

Distance Learning
Duration

Flexible
Online campus

Yes

Delivery of study materials

Yes
Support service

Yes
Virtual classes

Yes

What you'll learn
Counter-terrorism and other responses by the state, the security services and the police.
What intelligence and analysis mean, their overall role, and their application to security related issues of criminology and the domain of public protection.
Emerging paradigms within counter-terrorism safety and security at both local and global levels, and to explore some justifications for the increasing ‘securitisation’ of social life.
The causes of Islamic radicalisation that leads onto violent extremism and terrorism.
The wide variety of techniques deployed by the military and security services.
How various terrorist groups finance themselves and/or gain finances from wider sources in order to operate whilst sustaining a clandestine organisation in the longer term.

About this course

Requirements

IT REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING THIS COURSE
The modules are delivered online with videos, documents, and other online resources. Access is via internet browser with a reliable internet connection.

Learners need to be online whilst studying the course as progress is reported back to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

What are our IT recommendations?
Computer Type:

Microsoft PC: Windows 7 and above
Apple: Mac OS X 10.11 and above
Processor: 1.8GHz or higher
Memory: 512MB minimum
RAM: 3GB of RAM or more
Display: 1024 x 768 display or higher
Network bandwidth: 1MB minimum

What marks this course apart?

When does it start and how long is the course?
We offer one start date per academic year (September).

The programme must be completed within:

PGCert: 11 months
PGDip: 22 months
MSc: 28 months

Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs

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This centre's achievements

2021

How do you get the CUM LAUDE seal?

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 12 years

Subjects

Intelligence Analysis
Military
Intelligence
Analysis
Contemporary
Issues
Safety
Security
Coursework
Examinations

Course programme

Core Modules

Module 1 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
Module 2 - Intelligence Analysis
Module 3 - Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security
Module 4 - Community Policing Responses to Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism
Module 5 - Military and Security Responses to Terrorism
Module 6 - Financing of Terrorism
Module 7 - Counter-Terrorism Studies Dissertation

How is the course assessed?

To successfully complete the course you must pass each module. Assessment will incorporate coursework, online examinations, research assignments and essays. You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students. There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.

Additional information

Fees - US$12,735

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