This module 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 module is to explore the drivers and decision-making behind terrorist tactics, strategies and target selection. The module will make use of Cranfield’s explosives and firearms facilities to examine different types of terrorist tactics, looking into the role of ideology and other factors, as well as the impact of countermeasures on the evolution of terrorist strategies. The module will also consider possible future trends in terrorist tactics and strategy.

At a glance

  • Dates
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  • 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:

  • Critically assess terrorist strategy, ideologies and tactics in the UK and abroad,
  • Critically analyse what academic research highlights about terrorist tactics and strategy,
  • Critically assess the impact of ideology in motivating terrorists, and examine the interpretations of events from multiple perspectives,
  • Evaluate the impact of state responses on terrorist tactics, and possible future tactics,
  • Analyse the drivers of the evolution and innovation in terrorist tactics and strategy.

Core content

  • Historical and comparative approaches of terrorist strategy, ideology and tactics,
  • Contextualisation of terrorist tactics and strategies,
  • Understanding terrorist target selection,
  • Terrorist psychology and decision making,
  • Innovation, learning, and adaptation in terrorism,
  • Case study analysis of different terrorist campaigns and the countermeasures,
  • Developing a prevention plan and analytical framework.

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.

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Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

 

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How to apply

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

Read our Professional development (CPD) booking conditions.