University of St Andrews - Online
Course in Studying Terrorism and Political Violence
Online United Kingdom
Course
DURATION
41 days
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
GBP 50
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
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Key Summary
Analyse the causes and impacts of terrorism and political violence, exploring various theoretical frameworks and case studies.
Terrorism and political violence are persistent challenges in the contemporary international environment.
This taster course, curated by the faculty at the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, offers a concise introduction to political violence. We focus on the language used to describe and analyse this phenomenon, as well as the causes and effectiveness of terrorism.
Throughout the course, we’ll examine a range of perspectives and engage with case studies that uncover the complex and varied manifestations of political violence. This taster course is the perfect starting point for gaining a foundational understanding of these critical topics.
This course is designed for those looking for a brief introduction to the study of political violence. It is ideally suited to those who would like to quickly develop a working understanding of how and why political violence occurs.
Teaching Format
This taster course can be completed in a few sessions. It contains six text-based lessons with brief video recordings to contextualise key discussions, and knowledge check quizzes to check progress and understanding.