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TESTIMONIALS
Read what just a few of our students have to say about the Terrorism Studies course
This course gives a very in-depth insight to the
workings and processes that go into creating and
enhancing policies, training agencies and first
responders with all the intentions of preventing acts
of terrorism. With the help of this course it gives us -
the civilians, police officers, soldiers and emergency
services personnel and many more - invaluable
knowledge to attempt to counter these acts of evil.
Richard Hogg
British Army
To say that I have learned a lot would be an
understatement as these courses have been
incredibly valuable and useful in my job. These
courses are relevant, current and indispensable for
professionals in the police and military fields.
Odhinn Kohout
Owner
UZIEL CP
"I thoroughly enjoyed the course, which was well
structured and presented, allowing me to complete
it whilst actually out in Afghanistan"
Matthew Hammond
Captain
The Royal Marines
I have enjoyed this course immensely, it was
pitched at exactly the right level for distance
learning by someone who is also holding down a
very busy and demanding position of employment.
The modules were exceptional in their design,
quality of information and content, absolutely
perfect for someone who is returning to academic
study after a long gap. I have no hesitation
whatsoever in recommending the course.
Stephen Unwin MSc
Security Risk Specialist, Total Security Management
MITIE
This course has directly enhanced my knowledge
in this field, thus enabling me to better protect staff
and missions.
Simon Crawley
Overseas Security Manager
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
This has been one of the most enriching, beneficial
courses I have taken in over 10 years. The
opportunities to meld learnings from this course
into my daily work communications has been
amazing. Although I have spent a great deal more
time investment in the readings and research, it
has been well worth the time, effort, and focus. I
cannot thank you enough for this opportunity. I am
hopeful many others will take the opportunity to
engage in this course as well.
Krista A. Osborne
Director, Partner & Asset Protection
Starbucks Coffee Company, USA
An excellent course that I thoroughly enjoyed
completing. It has significantly broadened my
knowledge on this complex and ever changing
subject and has made me become aware of many
facets associated with the course title.
Alastair Jackson
RAF
"I have acquired a wealth of knowledge that has
already proven beneficial"
Robert L. Jones
Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense
Missing Persons Affairs and Prisoners of War
This training is by far the best I have experienced
during my 27 years in the federal service and I will
highly recommend it to my colleagues.
Michael H. Sparks
Office of Security
US Department of Energy
"I found the course excellent and have
recommended it to a lot of my friends and
colleagues who also work in hostile environments
and would definitely find it beneficial"
James Clapson
PSD Team Leader
TA'AZ Security Group
For more information +44 (0)20 3377 3210 / +1 (646) 957 8929 info@terrorismstudies.com
COURSE PARTNERS
COURSE FUNDING
The University of St Andrews is Scotland's first university and third oldest in the UK. For almost six centuries, it has
proudly upheld the tradition of academic excellence, attracting scholars of international repute and students from all
over the world. Through its research centres and institutes, St Andrews has excelled in the fields of international
relations and international security, earning a reputation as one of the world's leading academic institutions in the area
of terrorism studies.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk
IBC Academy works with academic institutions and private companies to bring knowledge to life by developing and
delivering high quality education and training courses. IBC Academy assists individuals and organisations to achieve
goals by developing skills, knowledge and performance improvement, and is a division of IIR Ltd, part of Informa plc,
the leading international provider of specialist information and services for the academic and scientific, professional
and commercial communities via publishing, events and performance improvement.
www.ibc-academy.com
www.informa.com
The Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence (CSTPV) was established in 1994 as a research centre
within the University of St Andrews. CSTPV's research and teaching are grounded in a belief in public service, global
responsibility and the desire to contribute to the enhancement of human security. The centre and its renowned staff
regularly contribute to public commissions and projects to assess and evaluate preparedness for terrorist attacks and
to identify vulnerabilities likely to be exploited by terrorists.
www.st-andrews.ac.uk/~cstpv
The Enhanced Learning Credits Scheme (ELC) allows eligible current and former members of the UK armed forces to
receive funding towards their course fees. IBC Academy/ Informa UK Ltd is an approved learning provider on the ELC
scheme, Learning Provider number 2035 (IBC Academy). To check if you are eligible and for more information about the
scheme please visit www.enhancedlearningcredits.com.
UK MoD ELC Scheme: 2035 | CAGE/NCAGE Code: U0G02 | NAICS: 611430 / 611310 | CCR Registered: DUNS 232915728
ABOUT THE COURSE
HOW TO ENROL : Apply online at www.terrorismstudies.comwhich also
accepts secure credit card payments in GBP, USD or EUR.
START DATE : The next start date is Wednesday 14
th
May 2014 however registrations
are also being accepted for courses starting on Tuesday 14
th
October 2014 and
Monday 16
th
February 2015. Please select the relevant box on the online application
form to show which intake you are applying for.
COURSE DURATION : Each module is designed to take 4 weeks to complete,
but additional time is permitted to allow for interruptions to your study
availability.
APPROVAL : Your application will be reviewed by the course vetting team and
successful participants will be notified within no more than two weeks.
Participants will be notified by email by IBC Academy/Informa if they have been
successful or not with their application. An invoice for the course fees will also
be emailed once the participant is accepted onto the course. Please ensure
that you enrol in sufficient time for your application to be processed and
approved as well as your fees paid. Invoices raised within 6 weeks of the start
date will be due for immediate payment and we recommend payment by credit
card in order to avoid delays in receiving your course access.
APPLICATION DEADLINE : All applications should be received at least two
weeks before the start date in order to ensure that there is enough time for
your application to be processed, approved and your invoice paid. Applications
up to the start date will be accepted but immediate payment by credit card is
due with your application.
INDIVIDUAL MODULE OPTION : Modules can also be undertaken individually.
This covers access to the module; assignment marking and tutorial support.
COURSE FEES : For a full list of fees and course study options please see the
fees table below for further information:
All fees are VAT exempt. The individual/additional module fee applies for each
module studied.
CERTIFICATE/ADVANCED CERTIFICATE OPTION : For those taking the full
Certificate/Advanced Certificate, this covers access to the core compulsory
module and a choice of either three or seven electives; assignment marking;
tutorial support; and the issuing of the certificate at the end of your study.
DISCOUNTS : Group discounts are available for 5 or more enrolments. Contact
the course enrolment team on +44 (0)20 3377 3210 or +1 (646) 957 8929 to
discuss your requirements.
Certificate/Advanced Certificate in Terrorism Studies Fees
Course Options
Book on or before
28th March 2014
Book after
28th March 2014
Certificate/Top-Up to the
Advanced Certificate
1860 / $2976 1960 / $3136
Advanced Certificate 3420 / $5472 3620 / $5792
Individual/Additional Module(s) 579 / $926 599 / $958
Apply online www.terrorismstudies.com
Further Information
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS : There are no formal entry
prerequisites for this course, although students must have
an adequate command of English in order to meet the
demands of study. You must also have regular and reliable
access to the internet for the duration of the course.
TEACHING METHOD : The course is delivered entirely online
by interactive e-learning in conjunction with online forums
and email.
DELIVERY : The modules are all provided as e-learning with
interactive elements throughout the materials. You will
need to have up-to-date versions of Adobe Flash Player and
Java installed on your computer (usually already installed
but available free to download) and access to the course
website permitted through any firewalls. Pop-up blockers
on your computer must also be disabled for our learning
management system. We recommend a minimum reliable
and continuously connected internet connection download
speed of 1MB to ensure ease of access to the online
learning. You will be sent full details of how to ensure you
have the latest versions of Adobe Flash Player and Java
installed in the welcome pack which will be made available
to you on the day your intake commences.
NOTE : The course materials are not downloadable and
there is no hard copy version available. You must be
connected to the internet to study this course and as such
must ensure that you will be able to access the internet for
the duration of your studies. At present you cannot use an
iPad to view the course as these devices do not support
flash. During the course, participants can contact the
course administrator at IBC Academy with any technical
problems. We will do our best to assist and solve these,
however we will obviously be unable to solve problems
caused by local conditions.
IT REQUIREMENTS : Please visit
www.terrorismstudies.com/CTSit for full computer
requirements.
MODULES : Students need to study four modules in order to
be awarded the Certificate and eight modules to be
awarded the Advanced Certificate. They must study the
compulsory core module Key Issues in International
Terrorism and then a further three or seven electives.
Participants can undertake additional elective modules to
gain accreditation in those areas or top-up their Certificate
to gain the Advanced Certificate. Students can study any
module on an 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 to external online sources in order to
complete the assignments but there are no compulsory text
books to buy.
COURSE WEBSITE : In addition to the modules, students will
have access to the online discussion forum. Participants
can enhance their learning experience through interaction
with fellow participants and course tutors. The tutors can
also be contacted via the forums or by email if participants
need any clarification.
3. Taxes The fees stated are exclusive of any applicable VAT, sales,
service or similar taxes (which will be charged, where
applicable, at the appropriate rate as at the date of invoice).
Where payment is subject to a withholding tax the student will
apply the reduced rate under the appropriate double tax treaty,
if applicable, and agree to provide IBCA with a certificate of tax
deduction within three months of payment. If a certificate of tax
deduction is not provided within three months, you will become
immediately liable to pay the outstanding amount.
4. PARTICIPANT CANCELLATION POLICY You may cancel your place
on the Course by giving notice in writing to the Course
Administrator up to (and including) 7 days from the date IBCA
confirms your acceptance to the Course in accordance with
Condition 1 and you will not be liable for the payment of any
WEBSITE ACCESS : Your username, password and further
information will be emailed to participants during the first day of
the course. It is essential that you provide a current,
personal email address on your application form to enable
us to send you access details without delay.
ELC SCHEME : For participants who are receiving UK MoD
ELC funding, please state this on your application form.
Please ensure that in the billing address section you state
where the invoice for your part of the fees should be sent to
and also confirm the amount you are due to 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 be accepted.
NOTE : You must quote IBC Academy/Informa UK Ltd and
our learning provider number 2035 on your CAN.
Participants who state the University of St Andrews as the
learning provider on their CAN will have their CAN rejected
and you will be asked to have the form amended. This can
delay the processing of your application and your course
enrolment so please ensure you quote the correct provider
details as well as course fee and your chosen start date, in
order to ensure your claim can be dealt with promptly. IBC
Academy a division of IIR Ltd, and part of Informa Plc,
manages the enrolments and payments for this course on
behalf of the University of St Andrews.
PAYMENT : Your invoice will be emailed to you from
"Distance Learning Customer Services". Please pay by the
due date on your invoice or by the start date of the course
(whichever is sooner) otherwise you may lose your place on
the course. If you have not received an invoice within two
weeks of applying please contact Hannah Whitty on tel: +44
(0)20 3377 3870. Please note that non payment of fees will
result in the withholding of course materials.
CURRENCY : Students can be invoiced and charged in either
GBP, EUR or USD. Please indicate which currency you
would like to be invoiced in on your application form. GBP
and USD will be charged at the fixed rate quoted. EUR will
be invoiced at the exchange rate at the time of invoicing in
relation to the GBP price.
PAYMENT METHODS
Credit Card : Credit card payment can be made securely
while applying online at www.terrorismstudies.com. This is
the quickest way to apply and ensures that your credit card
information is securely processed. Alternatively you can call
our credit control team on +44 (0)20 7017 7975 on receipt of
your invoice. For security purposes you must not state your
credit card number via email, mail, fax or voicemail as this
ensures that your payment details are never stored on our
systems.
Bank Transfer : To pay by bank transfer, please refer to your
invoice for full bank account details as this depends on the
currency you wish to pay in. Please include the invoice
number in the transfer for ease of allocation. Students
wishing to pay by cheque or bank transfer will need to
provide a credit card guarantee.
Cheque/IMO : Made payable to IIR Limited, quoting the
course title and your full name on the back.
ASSESSMENT : There are two parts to the assessment
for each module: a 50 question online exam plus a 2500
word written assignment. Both parts of the assessment
must be completed for each of the modules studied.
Students must achieve 60% or more in the online exam
to pass. The 2500 word assignment has to be submitted
by email and students will receive feedback and
whether they have passed or failed. A deadline is
provided for each written assessment for each module
but this is for guidance purposes only. Any participant
who fails any part of an assessment will be given an
opportunity to undertake the assessment again.
SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS : As you work through the
modules, there are interactive exercises and questions
for you to test your understanding. Instant feedback is
provided for these questions and you can re-take the
questions as often as you want.
ONLINE LEARNING : The nature of a distance learning
programme requires students to adopt a disciplined
and independent approach to their studies. In order to
study independently, you will require good time
management skills and self motivation.
COURSE COMPLETION : Once a student has submitted their
final assessment, their marks will be carried forward to
the awards board at the University of St Andrews. You will
be notified by the University once your certificate has
been awarded and it will be posted to you. Access to the
course content after this date is not available.
ACCREDITATION : Successful completion of the
Certificate/Advanced Certificate leads to a certificate of
professional development from the University of St Andrews.
Both the Certificate and Advanced Certificate is accredited
under the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
(SCQF) at level 7 for 15 academic credit points, equivalent to
150 credit hours. Anyone taking the Certificate who also opts
to do additional modules will have all completed modules
listed on their certificate or transcript. Those who top-up
their studies to eight modules can then apply to receive the
Advanced Certificate. If modules are undertaken at a later
date, participants may return their certificate to the
University who will add the extra modules. Individual
modules do not carry an accreditation.
DEFERRAL : The Certificate is designed as a 16-week online
course and the Advanced Certificate as a 32-week online
course, both should be completed within this time. However, the
course is flexible and allows students to manage study and
other commitments. Students can have up to maximum of 16
weeks when studying up to two individual modules, a year when
studying the Certificate and two years when completing the
Advanced Certificate, without any additional fees. Extending the
deferral period beyond 16 weeks for those studying one or two
individual modules is subject to a fee of 125 / US$200, for an
additional intake of 16 weeks. For those studying the Certificate,
the deferral fee is 275 / US$440 for an extra year. For those
studying the Advanced Certificate, the deferral fee is 425 /
US$680 for an extra year, when extending the course duration
beyond the two years granted. All deferral fees are VAT exempt.
ADMINISTRATION : For matters relating to enrolments
contact: Hannah Whitty, Course Administrator at IBC
Academy on tel: +44 (0)20 3377 3870
fax: +44 (0)20 7017 7861
email: admin@terrorismstudies.com
Terms and Conditions
fees and any fees already paid to IBCA for the Course will be
refunded. If IBCA receives your notice of cancellation 8 days or
more from the date IBCA has confirmed your acceptance to the
Course you will still receive a refund of your fees already paid to
IBCA, subject to payment by you to IBCA of a 175 cancellation fee
to cover administrative costs (which shall be payable immediately
upon your cancellation), provided such notice of cancellation is
received by IBCA before the first day of the Course. IBCA regrets
that no refunds can be given for any cancellation notice it receives
on or after the first day of the Course and, in such circumstances,
the full fees remain payable by you to IBCA.
13. DATA PROTECTION AND CALL MONITORING Personal data supplied is
subject to the Data Protection Act 1998. The personal information
shown on the application form, and/or provided by you, will be held on
a database and may be shared with companies in the Informa
Group in the UK and internationally. This information may be used
for direct marketing purposes. If you do not wish your details to be
available to companies in the 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: integrity@iirltd.co.uk. Occasionally your details may
be obtained from, or made available to, carefully selected external
companies for marketing purposes. If you do not wish to receive
details about their products and services, please contact the
Database Manager on the above details. Registered in England
No.1835199. VAT registration number GB 365 4626 36. IIR Ltd.
Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street,
London W1T 3JH, UK. Telephone calls to IIR Ltd may be recorded
or monitored to check 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 in particular to clauses 3, 4 and 13 of the terms and conditions which have been set out below:
Delivered by part-time online e-learning
Absolutely excellent - the course is promoted within my organisation
with the training department encouraging participation
Anon, Security Supervisor, Ministry of Defence, UK
Having undertaken distance learning in the past, I can honestly say that
this course is by far the best and structured with the student in mind
Phil Caswell, Warrant Officer, Royal Air Force
Email: info@terrorismstudies.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 3377 3210
+1 (646) 957 8929
Fax: +44 (0)20 7017 7861
IBC Academy
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Floor, Maple House
149 Tottenham Court Road
London W1T 7AD
United Kingdom
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If you have any questions about the course or applying, please contact us on:
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