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Undergraduate MUR-POL234-2021

Terrorism in a Globalised World

Understand terrorism and counter-terrorism politics and policy. Draw on contemporary and historical case studies to consider the relationships between forces of globalisation, political interest, ideology and violence.

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$1,100 $1,350

Your upfront cost: $0

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% online

Available loans

  • HECS-HELP
  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

Subjects may require attendance

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 31 May 2021
  • 29 Nov 2021
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This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 22,000 students and 2,000 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

QS RANKING 2021

28

Times Higher Education Ranking 2021

29

  • 2021

Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of the subject, you should have:

  1. broad knowledge about the history of terrorism and political violence in sub-national, national, and international politics
  2. critical understanding of the various theoretical perspectives, debates and challenges in the study of terrorism and counter-terrorism
  3. an understanding of the politics of terrorism and counterterrorism, together with its historical evolution
  4. understand the various theories regarding causative factors behind terrorism, and identify the social, economic and political conditions in which it has emerged
  5. hypothesise the implications of specific ways of thinking about terrorism for counterterrorism practices and policy.
Topics covered
    • Conceptualising terrorism
    • Framing terrorism: the role of media, experts and politicians
    • Terrorism in historical perspective
    • Theories of causation and non-state terrorism
    • State terrorism
    • Globalisation and political violence
    • Politics and theory of counter-terrorism
    • The War on Terror
    • The politics of terrorism in Australia
    • Terror and counter-terror in Indonesia
    • Democracy, human rights and rise of the security state
Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MUR-PTR293
  • MUR-PTR300

Others

Students must have completed 18 credit points (6 OUA subjects) at Level 1 before enrolling in this subject.

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as PTR293 Terrorism in a Globalised World.

Since the terrorist attacks of 11 September 2001 the spectre of terrorism and resultant ‘War on Terror’ have come to dominate and in many respects reshape national and international politics. The aim of this subject is to provide a critical understanding of terrorism and counter-terrorism politics and policy within the context of a globalised world. Drawing upon both contemporary and historical case studies, the subject considers the complex interrelationships between forces of globalisation, political interest, ideology and violence.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Assessments

  • Invigilated Exam (40%)
  • Essay 1 (25%)
  • Essay 2 (35%)
Textbooks

Current study term: 30 May 21 to 29 Aug 21)

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

Next study term: 28 Nov 21 to 27 Feb 22

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Related degrees

Undergraduate MUR-BGS-DEG-2021

Bachelor of Global Security Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies

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