Terrorism and International Security certificate – online at University of St Andrews

Programme overview

A part-time online short course on terrorism and international security led by academics from the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence. It awards 20 credits at SCQF Level 8 and a certificate.

Department: School of International Relations | Duration: Up to one year, part-time online (about 200 hours of study) | Intake: January 2027 (starts 18 January 2027); application deadline Sunday 20 December 2026 | Study mode: online | Location: St Andrews, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three compulsory modules: Violent Mobilisation in the Digital Age (radicalisation and disengagement); Keeping the Lights On: Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection; and Taking the Long View of Lone Assassins and Terrorists: 1580 to the Present Day. Delivery is through readings, activities, discussion boards and pre-recorded lectures.

Career pathways

Aimed at those wishing to develop their understanding of violence and radicalisation or to follow an academic career in terrorism and political violence or international relations. Builds critical thinking, analysis, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements. Applicants self-rate their English against the standard undergraduate English language entry requirements and should have at least a low C1 CEFR overall with at least a high B2 in each of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

GBP 2,000 for the whole programme. Course fee; payment in full is required before matriculation and instalments are not available. Source

Intake: Monday 18 January 2027

Duration: Up to one year

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