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Terrorism Studies: Certificate/Advanced Certificate/Individual Modules

World-leading online Terrorism Studies course

Starts: June, October, February

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Understand the threat. Reduce the risk.

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: June, October, February
Where: Delivered online with the support of leading industry experts
Duration: Individual modules (4 weeks), Certificate (16 weeks), Advanced Certificate (32 weeks)

Ideal for: Emergency services, Military, Government, Private Businesses

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17 MODULES AVAILABLE

Gain access to the world's leading experts and explore the most relevant subjects in today's international environment. With this distance learning terrorism course you can fit learning around your life and study anytime.

  • 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

Download the full course syllabus to find out more about each module and what you will learn on the course. 

Learn online with the support of industry experts

Tim Wilson, Acting Director, CSTPV, University of St Andrews
Tim Wilson

Acting Director

CSTPV, University of St Andrews

Charlie Bird, Teaching Fellow , CSTPV, University of St Andrews
Charlie Bird

Teaching Fellow

CSTPV, University of St Andrews

Peter Lehr, Lecturer in Terrorism Studies , CSTPV, University of St Andrews
Peter Lehr

Lecturer in Terrorism Studies

CSTPV, University of St Andrews

David Veness, Honorary Professor of International Relations , CSTPV, University of St Andrews
David Veness

Honorary Professor of International Relations

CSTPV, University of St Andrews

Gilbert Ramsay, Teaching Fellow, CSTPV, University of St Andrews
Gilbert Ramsay

Teaching Fellow

CSTPV, University of St Andrews

4500+ professionals have already benefited from this course

Recognised as the world leader in terrorism studies and undertaken by many individuals and groups as part of their terrorism awareness training or counterterrorism training, this course by distance learning is often recommended by previous students.

"This course has directly enhanced my knowledge in this field, thus enabling me to better protect staff and missions."  

Simon Crawley, Digital Forensics Examiner Lead 

This is a University of St Andrews programme and qualification, jointly developed by the University and IBC Academy, and assessed and quality assured by the University of St Andrews.