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PICT8043 – International Terrorism
2026 – Session 1, Online-flexible
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Mariam Farida
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to GradCertStrategicPolicy or MStrategySec or MCrim or MPICT or MCPICT or GradDipPICT or GradDipCPICT or PGCertPICT or GradCertPICT or GradCertCPICT or MPICTMIntSecSt or MCPICTMIntSecSt or MIntSecStud or GradDipIntSecStud or MSecStrategicStud or MIntell or MCTerrorism or MCyberSec or GradDipSecStudCr or GradCertSecStudCr or MSecStrategicStudMCrim or MSecStrategicStudMIntell or MSecStrategicStudMCyberSec or MSecStrategicStudMCTerrorism or MIntellMCrim or MIntellMCyberSec or MIntellMCTerrorism or MCyberSecMCTerrorism or MCyberSecMCrim or MCTerrorismMCrim or Master of Cyber Security Analysis or admission to BSecStudMCTerrorism or BSecStudMCrim or BSecStudMCyberSecAnalysis or BSecStudMIntell or BSecStudMSecStrategicStud or (10cps at 6000 level or 10cps 8000 level)
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Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This unit introduces students to key issues and challenges of global and regional forms of terrorism which have emerged after the end of the Cold War. The unit explores the seminal events of 9-11, the nature and challenge of the new global terrorism and the responses by states. The unit then examines the causes and tactics of terrorist groups, through a range of regional case studies drawn from across the globe. This unit utilizes perspectives and knowledge drawn from history, terrorism studies, foreign policy, counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency to examine, in a holistic manner, the phenomenon of contemporary terrorism in a range of settings and how to counter it.
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Important Academic Dates
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: Demonstrate familiarity with and the ability to critically evaluate the scholarship on terrorism.
- ULO2: Demonstrate strong empirical knowledge of the key developments and issues in terrorism.
- ULO3: Apply independent research skills, critical analysis, and persuasive scholarly writing skills in the analysis of terrorism.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due | Groupwork/Individual | Short Extension | AI assisted? |
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| First Essay | 50% | No | Week 5 | Individual | No | Open AI |
| Second Essay | 50% | No | Week 10 | Individual | No | Open AI |
First Essay
Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 49 hours
Due: Week 5
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open
Students will complete a major essay on an assigned topic relating to international terrorism.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with and the ability to critically evaluate the scholarship on terrorism.
- Demonstrate strong empirical knowledge of the key developments and issues in terrorism.
- Apply independent research skills, critical analysis, and persuasive scholarly writing skills in the analysis of terrorism.
Second Essay
Assessment Type 1: Written Submission
Indicative Time on Task 2: 49 hours
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 50%
Groupwork/Individual: Individual
Short extension 3: No
AI assisted?: Open
Students will complete a major essay on an assigned topic relating to international terrorism.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- Demonstrate familiarity with and the ability to critically evaluate the scholarship on terrorism.
- Apply independent research skills, critical analysis, and persuasive scholarly writing skills in the analysis of terrorism.
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation.
3 An automatic short extension is available for some assessments. Apply through the Service Connect Portal.
Delivery and Resources
Lectures and online content
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
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Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
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Academic Success
Academic Success provides resources to develop your English language proficiency, academic writing, and communication skills.
- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
The Library provides online and face to face support to help you find and use relevant information resources.
Student Services and Support
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- IT Support
- Accessibility and disability support with study
- Mental health support
- Safety support to respond to bullying, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault
- Social support including information about finances, tenancy and legal issues
- Student Advocacy provides independent advice on MQ policies, procedures, and processes
Student Enquiries
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Unit information based on version 2026.04 of the Handbook