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BSc (Hons) Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime

Canterbury Christ Church University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the complex and multifaceted nature of terrorism and transnational crime. Students will learn about the root causes of these phenomena, as well as the various tactics and strategies employed by criminals and terrorists to achieve their goals. The course will also cover the legal and ethical implications of counter-terrorism measures, and how they impact on individuals and communities. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to tackle these issues in a critical and effective manner.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for those interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, security, or international relations. Graduates of this course have gone on to work in a variety of roles, including intelligence analysis, counter-terrorism policing, and cybersecurity. The course is also suitable for those seeking to understand the complexities of terrorism and transnational crime in order to better inform policy and practice.

Study Counter-Terrorism and Transnational Crime at a Leading University

Canterbury Christ Church University is a leading institution for the study of counter-terrorism and transnational crime. Our faculty consists of experts in the field, who are actively engaged in research and consultancy work. The university's location in Canterbury, a historic and culturally significant city, provides a unique context for studying these issues.

Why You Should Study This Course

Canterbury Christ Church University is the only university to offer Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime at the undergraduate level. Through varied modules, this degree will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to help address what works in tackling transnational crime.

After the tragic events of 9/11 in the USA, the world entered what many see to be a new era in how we understand, perceive, and react to transnational crime, including terrorism. Despite the significance of the attack on the World Trade Centre, transnational crime and terrorism are not new concepts and are issues currently faced by many countries around the world. To understand the current strategies for tackling these phenomena, it is important to learn from history, evaluate the complexities, and take a holistic but critical view of politics, policies, international treaties, and policing powers.

Through varied modules, this degree will equip you with the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to help address what works in tackling transnational crime.

General Eligibility

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core module:

  • Criminal Justice System and How to Tell What Works

  • Introduction to Professional Policing

  • Introducing Crime Offences and Justice

  • Transnational Crime and Global Markets

  • Introducing Crime Scene Investigation

Optional module:

  • Introducing Psychology and Crime

  • Language Module

2 Year 2

Core module:

  • International Policing: Structures and Dynamics

  • Introduction to Terrorism and Political Violence

  • Accident, Disaster, and Terror Scene Investigation

  • Cybercrime and Digital Policing

Optional module:

  • Decision-Making: Theory and Practice in Policing

  • News, Media, Crime, and Justice

  • Volume and Serious Crime Scene Investigation

  • Crime, Power, and the State

  • Psychology and the Criminal Justice System

  • Youth Crime and Justice

3 Year 3

Core module:

  • Individual Study

  • Terrorism and Political Violence in the UK

  • Beyond Policing – Investigating International Political Violence

Optional module:

  • Psychology of Serious and Prolific Offending

  • Transnational and Organised Crime

  • Major and Critical Incident Scene Investigation

  • International Justice and Human Rights

  • Cybercrime: Ethical, Professional and Legal Issues

  • Fire and Explosion Scene Investigation

  • Gangs and Serious Youth Offending

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.

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