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CP011t: Criminal psychology, terrorism and counter terrorism fellowship study programme.
 
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Criminal psychology: terrorism and counter terrorism

Fellowship study programmes and are intended to suit students who already have some background knowledge in the relative field, either from self interest, employment in the related area, or from previous study.

This high level study programme is intended to provide a comprehensive training in the specialised skills needed to practice at consultant level in the ever important field of both criminal psychology and counter-terrorism. It will be of particular value to students who have either a good basic knowledge of criminal psychology or life skills in this or a related field.

Presented in our standard flexible study format, the course is intended to last approximately 12-18 months. All materials and supporting text books are included and assessment is on a continuous basis with 14 marked assignments and a final thesis.

>> FELLOWSHIP STUDY PROGRAMME: CODE PRICE
CRIMINAL PSYCHOLOGY, TERRORISM AND COUNTER-TERRORISM CP011t £525
€776*
$1035*
 

SECTION A: CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL PROFILING
Introduction
Psychology and behaviour
Models of criminal behaviour
Models of criminal treatment
Modern crime detection and prevention
Interview techniques
Theories of punishment
Penal systems
Effects of crime
Theories of victim support
Criminal profiling
Criminal treatment
Criminal profiling - case studies
Criminal treatment - case studies

SECTION B: TERRORISM
What is terrorism?
Brief history of terrorism
European terrorist threats from 1990
Current terrorist groups
Psychological motives and models of terrorism
Psychological model of the terrorist
Psychology of violence
Terrorism - methods and actions
Psychological effects on the public
Levels of defence

SECTION C: COUNTER-TERRORISM
Psychology of prevention and protection
Threat identification
Public assistance and perception
Basic security measures
Terrorist profiling
Terrorist group identification
Psychology and methods of infiltration
Threat evaluation
Psychology of interrogation
Interrogation techniques
Case management
Team management
Reporting

SECTION D: CASE STUDIES AND THESIS
Case studies of terror
Implications and observations
Long term prevention and education
Research project

 

 
Duration: Presented in our standard flexible study format, approximately 600 hours home study. Students work at their own pace, but by working 5 to 6 hours per week can expect to complete the course within 12-18 months.
Assessment: Continuous: 14 marked assignments and a final thesis.
 
Your enrolment options:
Call us on 0870 242 7141. If you are ringing from outside the UK, please telephone +44 20 8868 7136. Have all your course details ready, together with your credit or debit card details. You can enrol over the phone anytime Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm (UK time).

*Guide prices: These are shown in US dollars and Euros and are intended to be used as a guide only to the equivalent rate in sterling. All enrolments are processed in sterling and as such, the actual price in US dollars and Euros will depend wholly upon the exchange rate on the actual day of processing by your card company.

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