“Terrorism Studies online course from CSTPV at the University of St Andrews

The first transnational counter-terrorism online course to provide individuals, military and police, as well as public and private sector organisations with an understanding of the latest thinking on terrorism and homeland security.

When: February, June, October

Where: Delivered online with the support of leading industry experts

Duration: Individual modules (4 weeks), Certificate (16 weeks), Advanced Certificate (32 weeks)

Ideal for: Governments & public organisations, Police forces, Emergency services, Military & Private Businesses”

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“The Terrorism Studies programme is the leading and most influential qualification in this realm of study. Over 4,700 learners, in over 130 globally, have studied this online distance learning qualification.

Given the sensitive nature of their job requirements, learners are able to study while in the field, and at the same time are able to study anonymously to protect their identities.

The course is constantly being improved based on the latest insights, trends and methods in counter-terrorism. The results speak for themselves, with high learner engagement; satisfaction ratings and an above average percentage of learners returning for further study.”

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When: February, June, October

Where: Delivered online with the support of leading industry experts

Duration: Individual modules (4 weeks), Certificate (16 weeks), Advanced Certificate (32 weeks)

What sets this programme apart?

• We are the first international online learning course to provide learners with an understanding of the latest thinking on terrorism.
• Over 4,700+ individuals have benefitted from this programme representing over 130 countries.
• We deliver the widest breadth of terrorism related content.
• The course is offered as an online distance learning course making this accessible to professionals in active service, wherever they are in the world.
• This programme is now the industry standard globally for teaching on this subject.
• The content is continuously revised and kept up to date. During a 5 year period, the content is completely renewed.

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17 Modules available:

• Key issues in International Terrorism
• Terrorist Ideologies, Aims, Beliefs, and Motivations
• Terrorist Modus Operandi
• International Policing Policy
• Aviation Terrorism & Security
• Maritime Terrorism Security
• Critical Infrastructure Protection
• Cyberterrorism
• Radicalisation, Counter-radicalisation and Deradicalisation
• CBRN Weapons in Terrorism
• Terrorism and Human Rights
• Homeland Security
• Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs)
• Intelligence
• The Psychology of Terrorism
• Personnel and Personal Security
• Terrorism Financing

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Our experts: The Leading Centre for the Study of Terrorism

University of St Andrews and the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence

The late Emeritus Professor Paul Wilkinson was a keen supporter of education for those working in the field of terrorism. At the time (2009), there weren’t any formal education courses specifically aimed at counter-terrorism. He had a vision to offer a course which allowed terrorism and security professionals to be formally recognised for their knowledge.

This led to the University of St Andrews’ Certificate in Terrorism Studies: a first-of-its-kind transnational qualification developed for non-traditional students. The online course provides individuals, military and police, as well as public and private sector organisations with an understanding of the latest thinking on terrorism and homeland security.

Led by Dr Tim Wilson, Director of the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV), the course faculty is comprised of world leaders in the sphere of Terrorism Studies.

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