PGCert Counterterrorism
Course Overview
This MSc in Terrorism and Counterterrorism provides a comprehensive and critical examination of the causes of terrorism and the strategies to combat it, addressing a profound global need for expert education in this field. The program leverages Cranfield University's specialist staff and unique facilities to deliver a cutting-edge curriculum, with certain modules requiring security clearance for study at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines the root causes of terrorism and contemporary methods for combating it
- Leverages Cranfield's expert academic staff and unique, specialized facilities
- Includes exclusive modules delivered at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
- Provides a critical and comprehensive education on terrorism risk assessment and management
- Offers a cutting-edge curriculum designed to meet urgent global security needs
Course Overview
This MSc in Terrorism and Counterterrorism provides a comprehensive and critical examination of the causes of terrorism and the strategies to combat it, addressing a profound global need for expert education in this field. The program leverages Cranfield University's specialist staff and unique facilities to deliver a cutting-edge curriculum, with certain modules requiring security clearance for study at the Defence Academy in Shrivenham.
Key Program Highlights
- Examines the root causes of terrorism and contemporary methods for combating it
- Leverages Cranfield's expert academic staff and unique, specialized facilities
- Includes exclusive modules delivered at the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom
- Provides a critical and comprehensive education on terrorism risk assessment and management
- Offers a cutting-edge curriculum designed to meet urgent global security needs
Requirements
Modules
- Introductory Studies
- Understanding Terrorism & Counter-terrorism
- Applied Counterterrorism - Protecting Critical National Infrastructure (PCNI)
- Strategies, Ideologies and Tactics of Terrorism
- Thesis
- Applied Counterterrorism
- Cyberterrorism
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism
- Terrorism Risk Management and Mitigation
- Risk, Crisis and Resilience
- Counterterrorism and Intelligence
- Negotiating with Violent Extremist and Terrorist Organisations
- Terrorism, Justice and Law
- Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Capability
- Trauma Weapon Effects
- Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence
