Workload
We offer this subject online, with an approximate workload of 15 – 20 hours per week.
We also offer an optional 5-day classroom-based intensive class. The times and dates of these classes vary by session.
To find out more, please email terrorismstudies@csu.edu.au.
International terrorism did not begin with the September 11 attacks, and indeed, its legacy spans centuries. The History of Terrorism provides you with foundational knowledge of terrorism throughout time and space, and introduces you to the strategies and concepts exploited by terrorists to threaten civil society. Through the examination of pre-modern terrorism and the French Revolution, you will gain an understanding of precursors to modern terrorist violence. You will examine terrorism across the ideological spectrum to understand the complex nature of the threats, including left wing terrorism, right wing terrorism, religious terrorism, and lone actor terrorism. Finally, you will assess the efficacy of historical counter terrorism approaches to understand the challenges in countering terrorist movements