Global Counter Terrorism in the Australian Context
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX8182019
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You’ll explore strategic counter terrorism with a focus on radicalisation, countering violent extremism and terrorist narratives. Debate responses, how terrorism ends and the relationship between counter terrorism and human rights.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- -
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Global Counter Terrorism in the Australian Context
About this subject
At the completion of this subject students will be able to:
- demonstrate a higher level understanding of critical comprehension regarding the concepts of counter terrorism and countering violent extremism.
- Display engagement with the theoretical and practical paradigms that shape counter terrorism through the examination and exploration of contemporary global and Australian specific policies, programs, and initiatives.
- Investigate a substantial body of contemporary counter terrorism and countering violent extremism literature.
- demonstrate higher order communication skills including the ability to present sustained and persuasive arguments cogently and coherently
- Model research skills, particularly the ability to select appropriate knowledge and evidence from diverse sources in order to effectively evaluate its significance and relevance; formulate sustained and persuasive written and oral arguments.
- demonstrate higher level skills in critical analysis.
- Students will have an advanced understanding of Australia’s counter terrorism policy environment, including the different bureaucratic cultures and politics between the Attorney Generals Department, ASIO, ASIS, DIO, Federal and State Police.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
This subject was previously known as Counter Terrorism.
This subject will examine the structure and components of global counter-terrorism policies and initiatives. It will explore the relationships between foreign policy, international relations, and community dynamics exposing students to the complexity involved in delivering and evaluating effective solutions to the dynamic security threats posed by violent extremism. It will consider the complex and inter-connected roles played by organisations at a global, national and local level including the United Nations, Attorney General’s Department, Office of Premier and Cabinet, Multicultural NSW and a range of NGOs. Contemporary literature drawn from terrorism studies and real-world case-studies will expose students to important theoretical arguments relating to radicalisation, deradicalisation, and desistance and how these impact on the delivery of effective counterterrorism strategies.
- Assessment 1 (15%)
- Assessment 2 (35%)
- Assessment 3 (50%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
one of
- MAQ-PICX802-Terrorism
MAQ-PIC820 (Not currently available)
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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