Counter-Terrorism Law
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ2202025
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Learn the laws the Australian Government is putting in place to protect the nation from terrorism, along with their impact. Cover theories in prevention, plus strategies for countering radicalisation and violent extremism, and more.
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 25 May 2025
- Entry requirements
- Prior study needed
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Price from
- $2,124
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Counter-Terrorism Law
About this subject
After successfully completing this subject you should be able to:
- Identify the diverse threats of terrorism and extremism facing Australia
- Describe the scope and impact of counter-terrorism laws in Australia
- Demonstrate knowledge about the elements of criminal offences for terrorism
- Articulate the role, functions and powers of police and intelligence agencies
- Critically analyse the process of enacting counter-terrorism laws
- Critically analyse the impact of Australia's counter-terrorism laws on human rights and accountability
- Research counter-terrorism law and risk factors for radicalisation
- Analyse case law to identify sentencing principles and risk factors for radicalisation.
- Evolving Threats
- What is Terrorism?
- Prevention
- Terrorist Organisations
- Right-Wing Extremism
- Radicalisation
- Countering Violent Extremism
- Online Extremism
- Policing
- Criminal Trials
- Intelligence Agencies
- Future Threats
This subject explains the laws introduced by the Australian government in response to terrorism, from those enacted in response to the 9/11 attacks to those recently passed in response to Islamic State. It focuses on theories of prevention, the impact of these laws on Australia's criminal justice system, and questions of accountability and human rights. The course also considers policy strategies for countering radicalisation and violent extremism.
This subject examines Australia's legal responses to terrorism. Students will understand diverse threats of terrorism and extremism, including Islamist fundamentalism, right-wing extremism, and growing threats related to conspiracy thinking. Students will critically analyse Australia's legal responses to these threats and their compliance with human rights. They will examine case law and sentencing judgments to understand how Australia's counter-terrorism laws are applied and interpreted in practice.
- Final Exam (30%)
- Case Analysis (40%)
- Research Assignment (30%)
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Entry requirements
Prior study
To help set you up for success before you start this subject, we suggest completing or having equivalent knowledge in:
Others
It is assumed that students have a working knowledge of the Australian legal system. This is provided by the core first-year courses CCJ112 Police, Courts and Corrections and CCJ103 Law, Crime and Justice.
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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What to study next?
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice
UndergraduateGRF-CCJ-DEG
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