International Policing and Counter Terrorism
PostgraduateMAQ-PICX8432019
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Investigate law enforcement and policing by studying social and legal systems, economic development, conflict and the globalisation of crime. Analyse the major global policing systems and compare and contrast the merits of each.
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- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
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- Loan available
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International Policing and Counter Terrorism
About this subject
- Be familiar with and possess the ability to critically evaluate the scholarship on terrorism
- The development of a strong conceptual and empirical awareness of the complex phenomenon of terrorism
- Demonstrate independent research skills, critical analysis, and persuasive scholarly writing skills
- The ability to write a major essay that makes an argument showing an interpretation of a terrorism issue
- 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 International Policing Systems.
This subject introduces students to key issues and challenges of the new global terrorism which emerged after the end of the Cold War. The subject begins by exploring the seminal events of 9-11, the nature and challenge of the new global terrorism and the responses of the Subjected States and other key states to it. The subject then examines the definition, causes and tactics of terrorist groups, as well as various terrorism typologies, which illustrate the diversity and complexity of terrorist groups and motivations. The subject also assesses counter-terrorism strategies as well as international counter-terrorism and policing cooperation. This subject utilizes perspectives and knowledge drawn from history, terrorism studies, foreign policy, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to examine, in a holistic manner, the phenomenon of contemporary terrorism and how to counter it.
- Test (5%)
- Minor Essay (15%)
- Annotated bibliography (15%)
- Major Essay (60%)
- Participation (5%)
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Additional requirements
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Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
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