Graduate Certificate in Terrorism and Security Studies

Upon completion of this course, graduates will be able to:

1. Demonstrate specialised and systematic knowledge of terrorism drivers, enablers, and causes in order to critique and explain historical and contemporary threats in the terrorism and security field.
2. Identify and apply specialised knowledge of concepts, theory, and principles to evaluate sub-national terrorist organisations, operations, and networks, to assess counter terrorism approaches in terrorism and security contexts.
3. Apply analytical thinking skills to examine complex ideas, concepts, and intelligence in order to make threat assessments in a range of terrorism and security contexts.
4. Apply established online research methods to investigate and illustrate patterns and relationships through the exploitation of literature, datasets and open source intelligence to respond to a range of complex professional and industry requirements.
5. Critically consider responses to terrorism and security issues and ideas and identify the impact of personal values on professional practice and ethical decision-making.
6. Synthesise knowledge and theory of terrorism and security issues to communicate effectively to inform and provides insight to a variety of terrorism and security stakeholders.
7. Develop and demonstrate knowledge leadership by communicating professionally, critically, and objectively in order to influence professional practice.

This security studies course focuses on giving you an integrated understanding of the complex context of terrorism and other security-related issues.

Study at your own place and pace

Delivered online, this course provides the flexibility to fit study around your existing work, family or other commitments. Successful completion of the graduate certificate provides an entry pathway to the Graduate Diploma and Master of Terrorism and Security Studies.

Consolidate your career path

Throughout this course you'll develop a sophisticated understanding of the history of terrorism, critically analyse contemporary terrorism threats, apply existing theoretical frameworks and synthesise these through the production of research assessments. You'll develop your expertise in interpreting and transmitting this knowledge and understanding to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, while demonstrating autonomy, judgement and adaptability in its application.

Align your knowledge with current practice

Designed and delivered in collaboration with industry leaders, this course ensures that you'll be able to critically analyse and consider terrorism threats and counter-terrorism responses, and to evaluate complex policy responses to terrorism. You'll develop skills across the initiation, planning, implementation and evaluation of various counter-terrorism activities and policies in your area of responsibility.

Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security

Established in 1993, Charles Sturt's Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security (AGSPS) is a leading provider of postgraduate research and education for professionals in law enforcement, emergency management and security. Faculty members are leaders in their fields and have significant experience and academic expertise, offering you a unique advantage in furthering your knowledge and expertise in this emerging field.

Recommended study pattern

Due to the flexibility within this set of courses, there is no prescribed enrolment pattern. Students must complete core subject GPM417 first, but may then choose the order in which they undertake the remaining subjects. Students must also meet any pre-requisite requirements of elective subjects.

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Indicative total fee $8,496

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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An undergraduate degree or relevant industry experience.

An undergraduate degree or relevant industry experience.

Recognition of prior learning (RPL) and credit for current competencies will be granted to eligible applicants.