Certificate in Terrorism Studies

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Terrorism and Human RightsChemical, Biological,

Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN)Weapons in Terrorism

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Key Issues inInternational Terrorism

Terrorist Ideologies, Aims, Beliefsand Motivations

Terrorist ModusOperandi

International PolicingPolicy

Aviation Terrorism and Security

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Maritime Terrorism and Security Critical Infrastructure Protection

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Dear Prospective Student,

Terrorism in its many forms continues to be ranked as one of the most significant security concerns facinggovernments and private sector organisations worldwide. This is reflected in the vast investment we witnessin counter-terrorist operations, technology, intelligence and human resources. The threat has become morecomplex and more diverse leading to an increased need to understand the history, processes, motives,structure and identity of those who choose to carry out terrorist acts.

In the first place understanding the threat is key, whether it be to governments, transport networks, investments, privateorganisations or to the public. Understanding this threat involves knowing who is involved, how and why they act andtheir capacity to inflict harm.

The Certificate in Terrorism Studies from the University of St Andrews, delivered in partnership with IBC Academy at Informa,addresses these needs. It aims to provide the knowledge that is so essential to understanding and ultimately counteringterrorism and political violence. By knowing how and why terrorists plot against civilians, governments, corporations,commercial operations, transport or IT networks makes an unmistakable difference to an organisation's security strategies.

Established in September 2006, our Certificate in Terrorism Studies was the first international e-learning course to provideindividuals, military, and police, as well as public and private sector organisations with an understanding of the latest thinking onterrorism. Over six years later, and with over 4000 participants having enrolled from 75 countries, this course continues to benefitall those who take part as well as grow in content and popularity. Through studying individual modules or your choice of fourmodules for the Certificate, you can tailor your study to ensure you are undertaking the learning that will benefit you most in yourcounter-terrorism career or your particular employment field.

The Certificate in Terrorism Studies is recognised globally and delivers excellence via accessible e-learning, and can be studiedfrom anywhere all you need is a reliable internet connection. This course enables you to learn while you work, applying yourknowledge to your day-to-day responsibilities straight away.

The course team looks forward to receiving your application to enrol.

Orla LynchDirector of Teaching, Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence,School of International Relations, University of St Andrews

Why study part-time byonline distance learning?

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Benefit from learning from some of theworlds leading experts online

Collaborate with fellow practitionersacross the globe, sharing experiencesand pooling ideas, via the coursediscussion forum

Regularly interact with tutors via theforum and email

Immediately apply the knowledge, skilland expertise obtained from your studies

Certificate students gain a qualificationfrom the renowned University of StAndrews

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Knowledge is power

Orla Lynch is Director of Teaching at theCentre for the Study of Terrorism and PoliticalViolence (CSTPV), School of InternationalRelations, University of St Andrews, Scotland,and teaches 'Psychology of Terrorism' and'Terrorism and Liberal Democracy. Her

background is in International Security Studies and Applied

Psychology and research interests address the impact ofcounter terrorism measures on UK and Irelands Muslimcommunities. She is one of the principal investigators for anEU project investigating the experience of victimisationthrough terrorism across Europe, whilst she is also interestedin issues around cultural training for police and military pluspolice-community relations in populations associated with aterrorist threat. She has worked with national, regional andinternational security agencies including NATO, the UN,London's Metropolitan Police, Police Service of NorthernIsland, Irish Military and Gardai. Her publications include workon Islamic extremism in the UK and forthcoming booksconcern the 'Group Process of Terrorist Organisations' andThe Experience of Victims of Terrorism.

Who is the course for?

The Certificate in Terrorism Studies is invaluable for individuals or organisations who have aremit to protect people, infrastructure and supply chains, as well as an organisation's ownoperations. The syllabus provides participants with an understanding of the phenomenon ofterrorism in the 21st century and the causes and ideologies of today's terrorist networks.

It is ideal for those seeking to develop, update or refresh their knowledge, as well as for anyonealready working in the sector, curious about the topic, interested in a career in security,counter-terrorism or homeland security, or for those planning to return to education and studyat higher academic levels.

Whether you are wishing to develop a more informed security strategy or you want to add contextto your operational duties or work responsibilities, this programme will meet your needs.Knowing how and why terrorists plot against civilians, governments, corporations, transport or ITnetworks makes an unmistakable difference to your counter-terrorism and security strategies.

The course is undertaken by professionals from:

How will you benefit?

Participants receive a sophisticated introduction to the fundamental issues behindterrorism as well as the motivations, methodology and modus operandi of thevarious strains of terrorism in the world today. The modules widen and deepenparticipants' knowledge of some of the most relevant subjects in today'sinternational environment, receiving a solid grounding in the causes, consequencesand responses to terrorism.

By successfully completing the programme students are awarded aninternationally recognised certificate, signifying achievement in acquiring advancedknowledge in the subject as well as demonstrating proactive involvement in

supporting professional career roles and career progression.

How will a company or organisation benefit?

For many organisations, including police authorities, government bodies andprivate sector bodies, the subject is so vast and complex that educationalinsight is rarely offered to the majority. This easily accessible part-time coursefills the gap, enabling participants and organisations to prepare to meet thechallenges and risks of the evolving terrorist threats. As an entirely online e-learning course, it can be studied from anywhere with reliable internetconnection, ensuring that valuable time away from any day-to-dayresponsibilities and duties is not necessary and you can schedule your studyaround your own commitments.

Knowledge of this important subject will help prepare any company or organisationto protect and counteract against the variety of threats posed by today's multi-faceted terrorist organisations. Knowledge gained through the courses systematic

education can be turned into best practice strategy to help protect people,infrastructure and investments. By successfully completing this programme, acompanys or organisations participants will have achieved a better knowledge andunderstanding of the challenges and threats posed by global terrorism.

Emergency Services:

Police Fire and Rescue Services Ambulance Services Homeland Security Incident Response Teams

Military:

Navy Air Force Army Special Forces

Charles Bird OBE is a Teaching Fellow at theCSTPV. Between 1986 and 2010 he was a member ofHM Diplomatic Service specialising in the Middle East,conflict, postconflict, terrorism and counter terrorismissues. Postings included the Gulf with involvement inDesert Storm, Belgrade during the war in the former

Yugoslavia, Macedonia for the Kosovo crisis, Greece and Nigeria. In the

UK his roles have included Deputy Head of Middle East Department,Head of South Asia Department and leading a project resulting in theformation of the interdepartmental (FCO, MoD, DfID) Stabilisation Unitcoordinating UK Government post conflict reconstruction work inplaces such as Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2003 he was seconded to themilitary and was on the staff of the General Officer Commanding 1st(UK) Armoured Division both during and for several months after theinvasion of Iraq. More recently he was on secondment to the MoDworking on issues related to counter-terrorism.

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Sir David Veness is an HonoraryProfessor of International Relations at CSTPV.He served as Under-Secretary-GeneraI of theUN Department of Safety and Security from itscreation in 2005 until June 2009, withresponsibility for UN operations globally. He

joined the Metropolitan Police as a cadet in 1964, rising toAssistant Commissioner (Specialist Operations) New

Scotland Yard from 1994-2005, and in the course of his policecareer he specialised in serious crime investigations,hostage negotiation and counter-terrorism. David waseducated at Trinity College, Cambridge (MA, LLM) andattended the Royal College of Defence Studies in 1990. Davidwas awarded the Queen's Police Medal in 1994, appointedCBE in 2000 and was Knighted in 2004.

Dr. Peter Lehr is a Lecturer inTerrorism Studies at the CSTPV. A regionalspecialist on the Indian Ocean/Asia-Pacific,he specialises on research in the areas ofpiracy and maritime terrorism as well asterrorism and organised crime in South and

Southeast Asia. He also works on critical infrastructureprotection, with a focus on airport and seaport security. Heis the editor of Violence at Sea: Piracy in the Age of GlobalTerrorism (Routledge 2007) and co-editor of Lloyds MIUHandbook of Maritime Security(CRC 2009).

Professor Richard English isDirector of the CSTPV at the University of StAndrews, Scotland. His books include ArmedStruggle: The History of the IRA (winner of the2003 UK Political Studies Association PoliticsBook of the Year Award), Irish Freedom: The

History of Nationalism in Ireland(winner of the 2007

Christopher Ewart-Biggs Memorial Prize, and the 2007Political Studies Association of Ireland Book Prize), andTerrorism: How to Respondpublished by Oxford UniversityPress and over forty journal articles and book chapters. Hehas lectured widely on terrorism, political violence,nationalism, and Irish and British politics and history,including invited lectures in Britain, Ireland, the UnitedStates, India, France, the Netherlands, and Italy. In 2009 hewas elected a Fellow of the British Academy (FBA), and also aMember of the Royal Irish Academy (MRIA).

Course Faculty from the University of St Andrews

Group bookings across a range of commencement dates are accepted and may qualify for a discounted enrolment fee

Dr. Gilbert Ramsay is Teaching Fellow at theCSTPV specialising in terrorism and the Internetand has delivered reports on this issue for theUnited Nations and the European Union as well asbeing an expert consultant for a UN working groupon countering the use of the internet for terrorist

purposes. Research interests cluster around the subjects ofInternet jihadism, resemblances between hacking and terrorism aspractices, and the concept of the subcultural 'ethic' in either case.

Other Course Contributors:

AndyOppenheimer

EricMetcalfe



The ultimate weapon is an educated mind

Study Modules individually or as partof the Certificate in Terrorism Studies

COURSE SYLLABUS

Certificate in Terrorism Studies - Certificate students study Module A Key Issues in International Terrorism and three other modules.

Individual module students - Any individual module, or combination of modules can be studied either to "top-up" the Certificate or for focused learning ona particular area(s). Students who have completed the programme can return their certificate to have additional modules added.

Terrorist Modus Operandi(Module C)

This module explores how the ideologies of variousterrorist groups can have an impact on groupstructure, tactics, strategies and target selection.

It examines types of terrorist tactics, looking into therole of ideology and the impact of state response on theevolution of terrorist strategies, before considering thepossible future trends in terrorist tactics.

Special attention will be paid to:

The relationship between a terrorist organisation'sideological make-up and the type of targets andtactics it might use

Drawing distinctions between traditional terrorismand new international terrorism including two casestudies on the IRA and Al Qaeda / Global Salafi Jihad

Different types of tactics that terrorists employ andthe importance of terrorist target selection,technology, recruitment, training and financing

The impact of state response on terrorist tactics

Best practice for effective inter-agency collaborationin countering terrorism

Terrorist group exploitation of the media, includingsatellite TV networks such as Al-Jazeera

Key Issues in International Terrorism(Module A Compulsory for the Certificate Course)

Forming the core of the Certificate in Terrorism Studies course, this module examines thefundamental issues behind terrorism and the current responses to this threat.

It explores the concept of terrorism, the types of terrorism and prominent terrorist groups. Inaddition it evaluates the international measures to curb terrorism and explores the role of businessand media sectors in countering terrorist activities, while examining emerging trends in terrorism.

Participants will learn to critically examine:

The impact and effectiveness of terrorism as a political weapon

Reponses to terrorism: the international community, the democratic dilemma, and crisisand consequences management

The Al Qaeda terrorist organisation and strategies for dismantling the network

Requirements from the public, media and private sector in effectively countering terrorist threats

Emerging trends in terrorism post the 9/11 Al Qaeda attack on the US

ELECTIVE MODULES CONTINUED

CORE MODULE ELECTIVE MODULES

Terrorist Ideologies, Aims, Beliefs and Motivations(Module B)

What motivates terrorists? Understanding the terrorist mind-set is criticalto countering terrorism effectively.

This module enhances a participant's analytical ability by identifying thevarious strains of influence within today's terrorist groups and networks.

In this module, participants will learn about:

The different types of ideology that motivate terrorism and theformation of terrorist groups

Other factors that may motivate terrorism including psychological,economic and cultural factors, as well as the types of state response

The terrorists worldview and the transmission of its propagandathrough the media and the role of propaganda in recruitment

Different interpretations of events from the terrorist perspective andassess the impact of ideology

Potential future ideological trends in terrorism

International Policing Policy(Module D)

The police role in the management of terrorism inmodern democracies is critical. By exploring initiativesin various countries such as the United States, the

United Kingdom, Australia and across Europe, thismodule examines in detail the role of police and otheragencies involved in the efforts to prevent terrorismand manage terrorist attack incidents. It also examinesthe role of the police during pre-emptive operationsand major terrorist incidents with the help of casestudies.

Key themes in this module include:

The role police play in countering terrorismincluding combating radicalisation and fosteringcommunity cohesion

Implementing counter-terrorism strategy at aregional, national and international level

The relationship between the security services,police and intelligence

The role of the media and the military in counter-

terrorism policing The deployment of technology

Development in counter-terrorism policing andanticipated issues for the future

Aviation Terrorism and Security(Module E)

Beginning with a brief historical survey of aviationterrorism from Dawson's Field to Lockerbie, 9/11 andbeyond, this module examines aviation terrorism from

both theoretical and tactical perspectives. It discussesthe prevailing and potential threats to civil aviation andthe measures required to counter them.

Essential topics covered include:

Why aviation remains a key terrorist target and theneed for effective aviation security

The evolution of aviation terrorism: hijack andsabotage bombing

The role of Al Qaeda in aviation terrorism

Emerging threats, the need for awareness andadvanced measures in countering aviation terrorism

Comparative analysis of national and internationalmeasures needed in aviation security andinternational cooperation

Proposed solutions for countering attacks onaviation terrorism

All modules can be studied individually as well as part ofthe Certificate in Terrorism Studies programme.



Maritime Terrorism and Security(Module F)

This module provides participants with a solid foundationin the complex and often obscure world of maritimesecurity. The module assesses the threat of terrorism to

the maritime industry and includes profiles of the variousterrorist groups involved. It also presents a historicalperspective on the emergence of maritime terrorism.

Due to the recent proliferation of maritime piracy as aserious threat to international shipping along many ofthe major sea lines of communication, this module alsoanalyses this phenomenon.

Participants will gain a solid foundation in:

The history of the presence and proliferation ofmaritime terrorism

Current threats to the maritime domain posed bypiracy and terrorism

Capabilities of groups involved in maritime relatedterrorism and crime

The various threats to maritime trade and judging

their impact and probability Major maritime security initiatives to date, including

legal requirements such as the International Shipsand Port Security (ISPS) Code, the ContainerSecurity Initiative (CSI), Proliferation SecurityInitiative (PSI) and the Customs Trade PartnershipAgainst Terrorism (C-TPAT)

Technological solutions for ship and port security

The role of private security firms in combating piracy

Critical Infrastructure Protection(Module G)

What is infrastructure and what makes it critical? Why isit imperative to protect it and what would happen if wechose not to protect it?

These are all questions addressed in this module beforestudying the international necessity to protect theseareas against a range of threats, and in particular that ofterrorism, in an all hazards approach. By criticallyexamining key areas, the module enhances participantsunderstanding of this essential topic.

This module includes:

The importance of the protection of criticalinfrastructure and key resources

Case studies on nuclear energy, aviation andcyberspace security to understand the issues ofcriticality, vulnerability and threats to key assets

Critical infrastructure interdependency and ComplexAdaptive Systems

Critical infrastructure protection vs. critical

infrastructure resilience Future threats to critical infrastructure

The greatest threat to freedom

ELECTIVE MODULES CONTINUED

All modules can be studied individually as well as part ofthe Certificate in Terrorism Studies programme.

Cyberterrorism(Module H)

This module examines the concept of cyberterrorism andprovides an introduction to the ways in which terroristsuse the Internet and the politics of cybersecurity. It offers

simplified explanations of the technology of the Internetand major types of cyberattack, with the aim ofassisting students to gain a concrete sense of the issuesthat are under discussion. The module does not aim toprovide a technical grounding in cybersecurity.

During your studies you will gain an understanding of:

The main definitional and conceptual issues needed toassess why the idea of cyberterrorism may be relevant,and how it may be distinguished from other phenomena.

The culture and practice of computer hacking.

Basic technical principles of how the Internet works,and how it can be illegally exploited.

How the Internet is used as a weapon and aresource by activists, terrorists and governments.

The general principles of cybersecurity, andespecially the political and legal issues at stake in

developing regimes against cybercrime and,potentially, cyberterrorism.

Radicalisation and De-Radicalisation(Module I)

Why people turn to terrorism, how they become involved, andthen eventually participate in terrorist activity is a complexarea. Looking at the root-causes of terrorism and also if a

terrorist personality exists are key ways in which this areacan be understood. This module looks at the process ofradicalising individuals and defines key concepts such asradicalisation, disengagement, and de-radicalisation, as wellas Islamism, Jihadism, Salafism and Fundamentalism.

The module also includes:

A study of German Red Army Faction terrorists toillustrate the arguments against the existence ofcommon traits in those who become terrorists

Triggering events and understanding terrorism as aprocess

The process character or nature of becoming involvedwith terrorism - small steps vs major steps and whatevents lead to individuals becoming terrorists

A study of Western Jihadists and typical traditionalterrorists to highlight the different natures of how

individuals become involved Disengagement how do terrorists walk away

De-radicalisation why do terrorists change theirway of thinking and how to make the process ofwalking away irreversible

Implications for counter terrorism, when to interveneand how the process could be stopped or even reversed

Chemical, Biological, Radiological andNuclear (CBRN) Weapons in Terrorism(Module J)

The threat of the use of CBRN or weapons of massdestruction by terrorist organisations is something that isever present in the 21st century. While the number of

cases of attacks using one of these types of weapons isactually rare, the ability of groups to acquire or make thesetypes of weapons is an ever present concern. Thereforethe study of this area is something that is of keyimportance in understanding the terrorist threat.

This module looks at the development of CBRNweapons in the past century and assesses how andwhy, despite the reductions in stockpiles and thetreaties to prevent the proliferation of these weapons,development continues to spread.

Participants will study:

Mechanisms of supply of CBRN and the difficulties ofobtaining intelligence

Terrorist CBRN threat and how perceptions of civilianthreats changed after 9/11

Intent alongside capabilities of groups and individuals

Nature and effects of CBRN agents and materials Why some groups with potential capability chose not to

use CBRN, while others may do

Effectiveness of government countermeasures equipment, first response, training and render-safeprocedures

Future threats

Terrorism and Human Rights(Module K)NEW for 2013

This module introduces participants to the role thathuman rights standards play in the fight againstterrorism, both in terms of the duties that they impose

on governments to protect civilians from harm and interms of the constraints they place on the counter-terrorism measures that governments may adopt.

Throughout this module you will cover:

The international human rights framework and thedifferent institutions that have been established toprotect human rights at the international andregional level

Key concepts behind the idea of human rights, andits relationship with democracy and the rule of law

States of emergency, and the idea that human rightssafeguards may be restricted or even suspendedduring times of crisis

Whether respect for human rights is no longermeaningful or it is an essential aspect of effectivecounter-terrorism policy

Details of specific rights, including the right to life,the right to liberty and due process, the right to a fairtrial, freedom of expression, the right to privacy, andfreedom from torture

A wide range of policy issues including the use ofsurveillance, enhanced interrogation methods,drone strikes, secret evidence, deportation,extradition and detention without trial



COURSE PROGRAMME

This terrorism studies course is delivered totally online and has intakes three times a year. Materials are available in any time zone and on demand whenever itis convenient for you to study. Certificate students study the core module, followed by three elective modules from the ten available, allowing participants tostudy the facets most relevant to their own interests. Modules can also be studied individually or additional modules studied to increase the knowledge gainedfrom the Certificate.

The content is delivered as interactive e-learning lessons with associated online discussion forums and self-assessment tests. A module is studied over fourweeks with participants required to pass an online exam and a written assignment to complete a module. Participants are able to contact the course tutor atthe University of St Andrews for any queries about content or assignments. For any technical problems with accessing the e-learning, a help desk is availablefrom IBC Academy.

Although designed to be studied as 4-week individual modules or as a 16-week four module Certificate programme, the need for flexibility in some individualsstudy programmes due to varying work commitments is recognised. Participants are able to request extensions and to defer completion for up to a maximumof one year, without any additional fees.

Successful completion of the compulsory Key Issues in International Terrorism and at least three electives results in a certificate of study by the prestigiousUniversity of St Andrews, with the course accredited at level seven of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework.

Qualifies for funding from the MoD Enhanced Learning Credit Scheme. Learning Provider number 2035 (IBC Academy)

COURSE DELIVERY

The course is delivered entirely online via IBC Academys learning management system, on behalf of the University of St Andrews. This is how participants willaccess all content and resources including assessment details, discussion forums and contact the tutors. Participants will also have access to an online libraryof carefully selected core journal articles, chosen by course tutors, for background reading and further study.

Each student has their own username and password to login to the site which is emailed during on the first day of the course. Each module is split into a seriesof lessons and guidance is given to keep participants on track with studying and assignment preparation throughout the four week study period of the module.

The modules contain interactive elements including short activities to allow participants to test their understanding while progressing through the lesson aswell as an end of lesson quiz. Students will receive instant feedback on these. The online exam which forms part of the assessment and the details of thewritten assignment are also found on here.

In addition to module content and assessments, participants will also find:

Module forums Latest news feed on the relevant topic

Details of the structure of the module Module assignment information A short FAQ for each module topic How to contact your course tutor

As an interactive e-learning course you need to have continuous access to the internet during your study periods in order for the system to track your progressand for you to take advantage of the interactive screens.

This is a University of StAndrews programme andqualification, jointly developed

by the University and IBCAcademy, and assessed andquality assured by theUniversity of St Andrews.

COURSE PARTNERS

The University of StAndrews is Scotland's firstuniversity and third oldest

in the UK. Through itsresearch centres and institutes, St Andrews hasexcelled in the fields of international relations andinternational security, earning a reputation as oneof the world's leading academic institutions in thearea of terrorism studies. www.st-andrews.ac.uk

IBC Academy works with academicinstitutions and private companies tobring knowledge to life by developing

and delivering high quality educationand training courses. IBC Academy assists individuals andorganisations to achieve goals by developing skills,knowledge and performance improvement, and is a divisionof IIR Ltd, part of Informa Plc. www.ibc-academy.comwww.informa.com

The Centre for the Study ofTerrorism and Political Violence(CSTPV) was established in 1994 as

a research centre within theUniversity of St Andrews. The centre and its renownedstaff regularly contribute to public commissions andprojects to assess and evaluate preparedness forterrorist attacks and to identify vulnerabilities likely to beexploited by terrorists. www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cstpv



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Further Information

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS : There are no formal entry prerequisitesfor this course, although students must have an adequate command ofEnglish in order to meet the demands of study. You must also haveregular and reliable access to the internet for the duration of thecourse.

TEACHING METHOD : The course is delivered entirely online by interactivee-learning in conjunction with online forums and email.

DELIVERY : The modules are all provided as e-learning with interactiveelements throughout the materials. You will need to have up-to-dateversions of Adobe Flash Player and Java installed on your computer(usually already installed but available free to download) and access tothe course website permitted through any firewalls. Pop-up blockers onyour computer must also be disabled for our learning managementsystem and the site should be added to your secure sites list. Werecommend a minimum reliable internet connection download speed of1MB to ensure ease of access to the online learning. You will be sent fulldetails of how to ensure you have the latest versions of Adobe FlashPlayer and Java installed in the welcome pack which will be madeavailable to you on the day your intake commences. Note: The coursematerials are not downloadable and there is no hard copy versionavailable. You must be connected to the internet to study this course andas such must ensure that you will be able to access the internet for theduration of your studies. At present you cannot use an iPad to view thecourse as these devices do not support flash. During the course,participants can contact the course administrator at IBC Academy withany technical problems. We will do our best to assist and solve these,however we will obviously be unable to solve problems caused by localconditions. Please visit www.terrorismstudies.com/ctsit for full computerrequirements.

MODULES : Students need to study four modules in order to beawarded the Certificate. They must study the compulsory core moduleKey Issues in International Terrorism and then a further threeelectives. Participants can undertake additional elective modules togain accreditation in those areas. Students can study any module onan individual basis but they do not carry individual accreditation.

EXTRA MATERIALS : The modules are designed to be self-contained,

with relevant links and references shown. You will need to refer toexternal online sources in order to complete the assignments butthere are no compulsory text books to buy.

COURSE WEBSITE : In addition to the modules, students will haveaccess to the online forum. Participants can enhance their learningexperience through interaction with fellow participants. The tutors canalso be contacted via the forums or by email if participants need anyclarification.

WEBSITE ACCESS : Your username, password and furtherinformation will be emailed to participants during the first day ofthe course. It is essential that you provide a current, personal email

3. Taxes The fees stated are exclusive of any applicable VAT, sales, serviceor similar taxes (which will be charged, where applicable, at theappropriate rate as at the date of invoice). Where payment is subject to awithholding tax the student will apply the reduced rate under theappropriate double tax treaty, if applicable, and agree to provide IBCAwith a certificate of tax deduction within three months of payment. If acertificate of tax deduction is not provided within three months, you willbecome immediately liable to pay the outstanding amount.

4. PARTICIPANT CANCELLATION POLICY You may cancel your place onthe Course by giving notice in writing to the Course Administrator up to(and including) 7 days from the date IBCA confirms your acceptance tothe Course in accordance with Condition 1 and you will not be liable forthe payment of any fees and any fees already paid to IBCA for the

address on your application form to enable us to send you accessdetails without delay.

ELC SCHEME : For participants who are receiving UK MoD ELCfunding, please state this on your application form. Please ensure thatin the billing address section you state where the invoice for your partof the fees should be sent to and also confirm the amount you are dueto pay. As soon as you receive your Claim Authorisation Notice (CAN),please send the original (keeping a copy for yourself) to Hannah Whitty,4th Floor Maple House, 149 Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 7AD,UK. Please note that photocopies, faxes or scans of the CAN cannot beaccepted.

NOTE : You must quote IBC Academy/Informa UK Ltd and ourlearning provider number 2035 on your CAN. Participants who statethe University of St Andrews as the learning provider on their CAN willhave their CAN rejected and you will be asked to have the form

amended. This can delay the processing of your application and yourcourse enrolment so please ensure you quote the correct providerdetails as well as course fee and your chosen start date, in order toensure your claim can be dealt with promptly. IBC Academy a divisionof IIR Ltd, and part of Informa Plc, manages the enrolments andpayments for this course on behalf of the University of St Andrews.

PAYMENT : Your invoice will be emailed to you from "DistanceLearning Customer Services". Please pay by the due date on yourinvoice or by the start date of the course (whichever is sooner)otherwise you may lose your place on the course. If you have notreceived an invoice within three weeks of applying please contactHannah Whitty on tel: +44 (0)20 3377 3870. Please note that nonpayment of fees will result in the withholding of course materials.

PAYMENT METHODSCredit Card : Credit card payment can be made securely while applyingonline at www.terrorismstudies.com. This is the quickest way to applyand ensures that your credit card information is securely processed.Alternatively you can call our credit control team on +44 (0)20 70177796 on receipt of your invoice. For security purposes you must notstate your credit card number via email, mail, fax or voicemail as thisensures that your payment details are never stored on our systems.

Cheque/IMO : Made payable to IIR Limited, quoting the course titleand your full name on the back.

Bank Transfer : To pay by bank transfer, please refer to your invoicefor full details as this depends on the currency you wish to pay in.Please include the invoice number in the transfer for ease ofallocation. Students wishing to pay by cheque or bank transfer willneed to provide a credit card guarantee.

ASSESSMENT : There are two parts to the assessment for eachmodule: a 50 question online exam plus a 2500 word writtenassignment. Both parts of the assessment must be completed for

START DATE : The next start date is Wednesday 15th

May 2013 but registrations are also being acceptedfor courses starting on Tuesday 10th September 2013

and Monday 20th

January 2014. Please select therelevant box on the online application form to showwhich intake you are applying for.

ENDS : The course ends approximately 16 weeksafter the relevant start date. Exact end dates will beconfirmed in your welcome pack at the start of thecourse, but you can have up to a year to completethe course by requesting an extension by email.

HOW TO ENROL : Apply online atwww.terrorismstudies.com which also acceptssecure credit card payments in GBP, USD or EUR.

APPROVAL : Your application will be reviewed by thecourse vetting team and successful participants willbe notified within no more than two weeks.Participants will be notified by email by IBCAcademy/Informa if they have been successful ornot. An invoice will also be emailed once the

participant is accepted onto the course. Pleaseensure that you enrol in sufficient time for your

each of the modules studied. Students must achieve 60% or more inthe online exam to pass. The 2500 word assignment has to besubmitted by email and students will receive feedback and whetherthey have passed or failed. A deadline is provided for each writtenassessment for each module but this is for guidance purposes only.Any participant who fails any part of an assessment will be given anopportunity to undertake the assessment again.

SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS : As you work through themodules, there are interactive exercises and questions for you to testyour understanding. Instant feedback is provided for these questionsand you can re-take the questions as often as you want.

ONLINE LEARNING : The nature of a distance learning programmerequires students to adopt a disciplined and independent approach totheir studies. In order to study independently, you will require goodtime management skills and self motivation.

COURSE COMPLETION : Once a student has submitted their finalassessment, their marks will be carried forward to the awards boardat the University of St Andrews. You will be notified by the Universityonce your Certificate has been awarded and it will be posted to you.Access to the course content after this date is not available.

DEFERRAL : The Certificate is designed as a 16 week online courseand should be completed within this time. However, the course isflexible and allows students to request an extension if needed.Students can have up to a year in which to complete the coursewithout any additional fees, but they must request this by email.Extending the deferral period beyond one year from commencement issubject to a 275 / US$440 fee (VAT exempt) for each additional intake.

ACCREDITATION : Successful completion of the Certificate courseleads to a certificate of professional development from the Universityof St Andrews. The course is accredited under the Scottish Credit andQualifications Framework (SCQF) at level 7 for 15 academic creditpoints, equivalent to 150 credit hours. Anyone taking the fullCertificate who also opts to do additional modules will have allcompleted modules listed on their certificate. If modules areundertaken at a later date, participants may return their certificate tothe University who will add the extra modules. Individual modules do

not carry an accreditation.

NOTE : This is broad outline of what students can expect from thecourse. Enrolled participants should refer to their Welcome Packwhich is sent at the start of the course for full details.

ADMINISTRATION : For matters relating to enrolments contact:Hannah Whitty, Course Administrator at IBC Academy ontel: +44 (0)20 3377 3870fax: +44 (0)20 7017 7861email: admin@ terrorismstudies.com

application to be processed and approved as well asyour invoice raised. Invoices raised within 6 weeks ofthe start date will be due for immediate payment and

we recommend payment by credit card in order to avoiddelays in receiving your course access.

APPLICATION DEADLINE : All applications should bereceived at least two weeks before the start date inorder to ensure that there is enough time for yourapplication to be processed and approved as well asyour invoice paid. Applications up to the start date willbe accepted but immediate payment by credit card isdue with your application.

FEES : The full certificate fee (four modules) for 2013entry is 1925 / $3080 and for individual / additionalmodules the fee is 599 / $958 per module. Studentswho do not wish to complete the full certificate canstudy any module, or combination of modules, payingthe individual fee for each module studied.

Anyone applying on or before 12 th April 2013 for the15th May 2013 intake will pay the discounted early

enrolment fee of 1825 / $2920 or 581 / $929 forindividual / additional modules.

For up-to-date information please visitwww.terrorismstudies.com/CTSFees

CERTIFICATE FEES : For those taking the full

Certificate, this covers access to the corecompulsory module and a choice of three electives;assignment marking; tutorial support; and theissuing of the Certificate.

INDIVIDUAL MODULE FEES : Modules can also beundertaken individually. This covers access to themodule; assignment marking and tutorial support.

DISCOUNTS : Group discounts are available for 5 ormore enrolments. Contact the course team on +44(0)20 3377 3210 or +1 (646) 957 8929 to discuss yourrequirements.

CURRENCY : Students can be invoiced and chargedin either GBP, EUR or USD. Please indicate whichcurrency you would like to be invoiced in on yourapplication form. GBP and USD will be charged atthe fixed rate quoted. EUR will be invoiced at theexchange rate at the time of invoicing in relation tothe GBP price.

Terms and Conditions

Course will be refunded. If IBCA receives your notice of cancellation 8 daysor more from the date IBCA has confirmed your acceptance to the Courseyou will still receive a refund of your fees already paid to IBCA, subject topayment by you to IBCA of a 175 cancellation fee to cover administrativecosts (which shall be payable immediately upon your cancellation), providedsuch notice of cancellation is received by IBCA before the first day of theCourse. IBCA regrets that no refunds can be given for any cancellationnotice it receives on or after the first day of the Course and, in suchcircumstances, the full fees remain payable by you to IBCA.

13. DATA PROTECTION AND CALL MONITORING Personal data supplied issubject to the Data Protection Act 1998. The personal information shown onthe application form, and/or provided by you, will be held on a database andmay be shared with companies in the Informa Group in the UK and

internationally. This information may be used for direct marketingpurposes. If you do not wish your details to be available to companies inthe Informa Group, please contact the Database Manager, Maple House,149 Tottenham Court Road, London, W1T 7AD, tel: +44 (0)20 7 017 7077,fax: +44 (0)20 7 017 7828, email: [email protected]. Occasionally yourdetails may be obtained from, or made available to, carefully selectedexternal companies for marketing purposes. If you do not wish toreceive details about their products and services, please contact theDatabase Manager on the above details. Registered in EnglandNo.1835199. VAT registration number GB 365 4626 36. IIR Ltd.Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T3JH, UK. Telephone calls to IIR Ltd may be recorded or monitored tocheck the quality of the service provided.

IBC Academy manages the enrolments on behalf of the University of St Andrews. Enrolment to this Course is subject to the IBC Academy (IBCA) Distance Learning Terms and Conditions at www.ibc-academy.com/IBCADLTC. Your attention is drawn inparticular to clauses 3, 4 and 13 of the terms and conditions which have been set out below:


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