This course can be taken as a Short Course for Credit or a Standalone Short Course.

Please go to the 'Upgrade to a professional qualification' section for more information.

The aim of this course is to provide you with an evidence-based understanding of the history and modern nature of counterterrorism. The course will focus on different forms and arenas of counterterrorism and will provide a critical assessment of the effectiveness and flaws of different CT strategies and tactics. The course will also focus attention on several detailed case studies to illustrate the role and impact of counterterrorism policies and practices, and the lessons that can be learnt from them.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 03 - 07 Mar 2025
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • Cost£2,350 - Short Course for Credit fee

    £2,100 - Standalone Short Course fee

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Be able to engage with and critique the evidence base underlying counterterrorism theory and models, 
  • Be able to critically assess the strengths and weaknesses of different counterterrorism strategies and tactics, and their suitability in different circumstances,
  • Be able to critically appreciate the role of experts, practitioners, politicians and the general public in the development and application of counterterrorism policy and practice,
  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the design and evaluation of counterterrorism policies and initiatives,
  • Display a detailed knowledge of several case studies of major counterterrorism campaigns.

Core content

  • Counterterrorism theories and models,
  • Ethics and Human Rights,
  • Critical debates in counterterrorism / PVE
  • and disengagement,
  • Evaluating impact and effectiveness,
  • Prevention and deterrence,
  • Risk assessment and management,
  • Risk mitigation,
  • Resilience.

Upgrade to a professional qualification

After successful completion of this course 10 credits can be put towards the Counterterrorism MSc or Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience MSc

Cranfield credits are available for this short course which you can put towards selected Cranfield degrees. Find out more about short course credit points.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found here. 

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

Download a visitor guide including map, directions and health and safety information.

Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

 

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.