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Units indexed by faculty Master of Counter-Terrorism Studies (1.5-year program)Course code: 3758 + Course abbreviation: MCTS + Total credit points required: 72 + 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThe September 11 attacks and the Bali bombings have increased the significance of terrorism and political violence in international politics. The Master of Counter-Terrorism Studies offers a critical course of study that evaluates these multifaceted phenomena. The course provides an understanding of what terrorism is and how it is constructed and reproduced. It also addresses the diverse and multifaceted actors involved in enacting and preventing terrorism and other security concerns. The range of studies includes units on terrorisms (state, religious, revolutionary and right wing terrorisms); the political, theological and intellectual bases of terrorism; political violence and political movements; and country and regional studies. Theoretical and empirical units that examine the international processes and events that fuel and discourage terrorism provide further context for students. The course is designed for students who wish to pursue graduate study in these areas and professionals working in law enforcement, public service, defence and diplomacy. Entry requirementsA bachelors degree with a credit average in the final year, or a bachelors pass degree with demonstrable professional experience at a senior level in a relevant area. Such applicants will need to provide a CV, a 1000-word statement and the names of two professional referees. Course structureStudents complete 72 points comprising 48 points at fourth-year level (three core units and one elective) and 24 points at fifth-year level. Fourth-year core units
Fourth-year electivesStudents take one of the following electives:
Fifth-year core unitsStudents will take:
Minimum pass gradeTo graduate with the Master of Counter-Terrorism Studies, students must gain a credit (60 C) or above in core units and a minimum credit average overall. Exit pointsAfter successful completion of 24 points, students may apply to exit the program with a Graduate Certificate in Arts, or after successful completion of 48 points with a Graduate Diploma in Arts. Contact detailsCourse coordinatorDr Pete Lentini Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |