Program Overview

Program Overview

The program GPM508 Radicalisation, Deradicalisation and Counter Radicalisation aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of radicalisation, deradicalisation, and counter-radicalisation. This includes the complex psychological, social, political, domestic, and international contexts of radicalisation-related issues.

Subject Outlines

Students will develop an holistic, critical, and wide-ranging knowledge and understanding of radicalisation and contemporary efforts to counter it. They will critically assess various approaches to radicalisation, deradicalisation, and counter-radicalisation, and consider existing theoretical frameworks and practice.

Availability

The program is available in two sessions:

• Session 1 (30): Online and at the Manly Campus
• Session 2 (60): On Campus and Online at the Canberra Campus

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system used is HD/FL.

Duration

The program duration is one session.

School

The program is offered by the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• Apply an advanced knowledge of radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship
• Possess knowledge of radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation and related security contexts
• Demonstrate a knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation scholarship, policy, and practice
• Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge in relation to radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation
• Demonstrate high-order capabilities in analysis and synthesis of complex radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation-related information
• Possess the capacity to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts related to radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation
• Be capable of technical research skills to justify and radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation-related theoretical propositions
• Possess technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, and theorise about radicalisation, de-radicalisation, and counter radicalisation-related developments
• Be able to demonstrate creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
• Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
• Be able to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience, and/or piece of scholarship

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• The causal factors influencing radicalisation
• What strategies can be introduced to assist de-radicalisation
• What can be done to counter the radicalisation message
• Contemporary conflicts and the threat of terrorism
• Suicide bombers - motivations and profiles
• Role of women in suicide terrorism
• CBRN terrorism
• Impact of globalisation
• Use of IT to aid in acts of terrorism
• Methods of attack and target selection