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Responsible Center: Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences Location: Madrid - Vicalvaro
Modality: In‑person
Title code: 6224 Orientation: Professional
Number of ECTS Credits: 60 ECTS Duration of the Master: an academic year
Public prices: See table
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Academic Co-director: Prof. Dr. D. Matteo Re. Technical Co-Director: Prof. Dr. Pablo Javier Fernández de Casadevante Mayordomo Phone: 91 488 7729
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University master's information: Phone: 91 665 5060 Inquiries Mailbox
Student attention: Student Help Box Suggestions, complaints and congratulations mailbox
Basic Information
What knowledge will I acquire with this Master?
The aim is to offer students the keys to understanding and analysis necessary to rigorously study a complex phenomenon such as terrorism, which has gained special relevance after the events of September 11 in the United States and other terrorist attacks such as those that occurred on March 11, 2004. in Madrid and on July 7 in London.
The Master is aimed at professionals in the field of security in order to promote the acquisition of knowledge at a specialized level on the sociopolitical field of the terrorist phenomenon. The aim is also to deepen the knowledge and qualification of the professionals of the State Security Forces and Bodies, as well as that of the professionals of Intelligence and National Defense, of the Administration of Justice or of Foreign Action. of the State. The Master is also intended for professionals specialized in these issues within civil society, as well as students interested in acquiring substantive knowledge about the phenomena of political violence and terrorism.
Is this degree official according to the regulations required by the European Higher Education Area?
Yes (final verification report is attached), starting the first course in the academic year 2011-12.
Final verification report turned out FAVORABLE
What is the minimum number of credits for which I can enroll?
You can see it in the rules of permanence in this link
Recommended income profile
Students who have possession of an official Spanish university degree or another issued by a higher education institution of the European Higher Education Area that authorizes access to Master's degrees in the country that issued the degree.
Objectives
The study plan is designed with the aim of favoring the student's acquisition of knowledge at a specialized level on the socio-political sphere of the phenomenon of terrorism and security. The structure of the study plan seeks to improve the student's capacity for organization, planning and analysis of sources related to the subject matter of the course. The combination of theoretical and practical contents of the different subjects seeks to perfect the capacities for developing critical reasoning around the subject matter of the course. In this way, an attempt will be made to strengthen interpersonal and group work skills, as well as the development of relevant skills in order to assimilate and incorporate the learning acquired in the field of analysis and prevention of terrorism.
The teachings of this Master are structured following a design whose objective is that by completing this title the student has acquired extensive knowledge and analytical skills in the following areas:
- The history of terrorism and the origin of terrorist organizations as well as their dynamics of action.
- The profile of militants of terrorist groups and the importance of psychosocial variables in the analysis of terrorism.
- The characteristics of the main anti-terrorist measures adopted by democratic governments and the difficulties that their implementation entails, including the underlying problems of international cooperation.
- Legislative reforms and the involvement of international organizations in the fight against terrorism.
- The role of civil society and the collective action of victims against terrorism.
- The constitutional limits that exist in terms of anti-terrorist legislation.
- The role of the Armed Forces in the fight against terrorism, the definition of the main terrorist threats to national security and the responses to them.
- The design of public policies against terrorism and the comparison of various anti-terrorist models.
- The differences between the anti-terrorist models that are designed and applied in democratic and non-democratic contexts.
- The objectives and functions of national and international political and legal institutions in the fight against terrorism, as well as the different strategies against this phenomenon developed from various fields.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
| CON1. Assimilate and connect highly specialized theoretical and practical content related to the political system, the legal system, and the actors involved in the articulation of public policies against terrorism. |
| CON2. Understand the role of Spanish jurisprudence in anti-terrorism matters, given the interconnectedness between the national legal system and certain supranational systems. |
| CON3. Explain and assimilate the key elements for managing appropriate oratory and dialectics specific to a dimension of the legal and social sciences as specific as counterterrorism. |
| CON4. Critically examine how democratic principles and values are implemented in the current constitutional political context. |
| CON5. Explain and review the levels of tolerance that democracies can expect toward totalitarian and/or exclusionary ideas. |
| CON6. Know the specific techniques to achieve high training in the development and/or application of ideas, often in a research context. |
| CON7. Know the keys to properly communicating the conclusions reached by students, and the underlying knowledge and reasons for them, to specialized and non-specialized audiences, in a clear and unambiguous manner. |
| CON8. Explain the essential aspects for skilled handling of political, journalistic, and legal sources (legal, jurisprudential, and doctrinal) regarding materials related to the terrorist phenomenon in Spain and other contexts. |
Skills
| HAB1. Identify and use constitutional principles and values as a tool for analyzing the political system and the legal system, past and present. |
| HAB2. Use intuitive, logical, and critical thinking to adequately diagnose the main challenges in the current context of global terrorism. |
| HAB3. Solve problems related to a study of the subject, often self-directed or autonomous. |
| HAB4. Make judgments regarding different areas related to the fight against terrorism and political violence, especially in cases where the available information is incomplete or limited. |
| HAB5. Analyze, evaluate, and synthesize new and complex ideas related to the phenomena of political violence and terrorism. |
| HAB6. Conduct critical studies of the various existing counterterrorism policies from a comparative perspective, within a context of significant convergences and certain disparities regarding the basic pillars of any rule of law. |
| HAB7. Determine and analyze the objectives, functions, and strategies of national and international political and legal institutions in the fight against terrorism. |
| HAB8. Integrate technical skills and research methods for critical analysis of matters related to political violence and terrorism. |
Competences
| COM1. Plan the various organizational situations that may arise in a public institution or agency involved in the fight against terrorism. |
| COM2. Use knowledge and skills related to respect for democratic principles and values and the Sustainable Development Goals in work or study situations, and in professional and personal development. |
| COM3. Use the technical and practical skills acquired in the field of professional academic research by the graduate, in a context of growing importance of quantitative and qualitative studies on the subject. |
| COM4. Train to professionally identify and assess potential dysfunctions within a security agency or with respect to public anti-terrorism policies. |
| COM5. Apply behaviors and habits for an appropriate culture of prevention against violent conflicts, promoting the participation and involvement of various political and social actors in the graduate's respective work environment. |
| COM6. Use the acquired knowledge, skills, and abilities to advise security agencies and stakeholders in counterterrorism policies. |
| COM7. Use personal and social knowledge, skills, and abilities to work effectively as a team, whether in practical application or study situations. |
| COM8. Identify the main problems and challenges facing our society and propose, design, and develop sustainable, innovative, and participatory methodologies and/or technologies to improve people's lives, making responsible use of resources and knowing how to determine the impact that different projects have on the economy, society, and the environment. |
| COM9. Assimilate the complexity of sustainability from a critical, systemic, and interdisciplinary perspective, to understand how professional activity interacts with society and the environment, both locally and globally, and to identify potential challenges, risks, and impacts. |
Admission and enrollment
General access regulations and procedures
Information on access and admission of students to master's studies is available at: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master
The regulations are also published in: https://www.urjc.es/estudiar-en-la-urjc/admision/274-master#normativa-de-masteres-universitarios
Criteria and procedure for admission to the degree
The general requirements for access to University Master's Degrees are, according to article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28, which establishes the organization of university education and the procedure for ensuring its quality, the following:
- Possession of an official Spanish Graduate or Graduate university degree or equivalent is a condition for accessing a Master's Degree, or, where appropriate, having another University Master's degree, or titles of the same level as the Spanish Bachelor's or Master's degree issued by universities and higher education institutions in an EHEA country that in that country allow access to Master's degrees.
- In the same way, people in possession of titles from educational systems that are not part of the EHEA, which are equivalent to a Bachelor's degree, will be able to access a Master's Degree in the Spanish university system, without the need for homologation of the title, but verification by of the university of the level of training that they imply, as long as in the country where said title was issued it allows access to university postgraduate level studies. In no case will access through this route imply the homologation of the previous degree held by the person concerned or its recognition for other purposes than that of carrying out the Master's degree.
- Universities will guarantee transparent and accessible information on admission procedures, and must have student orientation systems. Likewise, they will ensure that said information and admission procedures take into account students with disabilities or with specific needs, and will have appropriate support and advice services.
- Universities may exceptionally establish, based on specific regulations approved by their governing bodies, conditional enrolment procedures for access to a Master's Degree. This will consist of allowing a Bachelor's student who has not yet completed the TFG and a maximum of 9 ECTS credits to access and enrol in a Master's Degree, although in no case will they be able to obtain the Master's degree if they have not previously obtained the Bachelor's degree. Universities will guarantee priority in enrolment for students who have an official university degree of Graduate. In this procedure, credits pending recognition or transfer in the Bachelor's degree, or the requirement to pass a certain level of knowledge of a foreign language to obtain the degree, may be taken into account.
- Universities or centres will regulate admission to Master's degree courses, establishing specific requirements and, if necessary, training supplements, the credit load of which may not exceed the equivalent of 20 percent of the degree's credit load. The credits for training supplements will be considered in the same way as the rest of the credits in the Master's degree curriculum.
- Universities will reserve at least 5% of the places offered in official Master's degrees for students who have been recognised as having a disability of 33% or more, as well as for students with permanent educational support needs associated with personal circumstances of disability, who in their previous studies have required resources and support for their full educational inclusion.
ADMISSION
The Rey Juan Carlos University does not have specific admission regulations, but is governed by article 18 of Royal Decree 822/2021, of September 28. Each degree has its own general access criteria and special access tests.
Admission to the University Master's Degrees will be carried out through a selection process; In some cases, this process may involve a selection test. The Master's Management will inform interested parties what the selection test will consist of, as well as the exact date and place of completion through this application and by means of a notice via email.
GENERAL ACCESS CRITERIA:
The specific qualifications that will facilitate access to the Master are the following:
- Degree in Political Science and Administration.
- Degree in law.
- Degree in Criminology.
- Degree in History.
- Degree in International Relations.
- Degree in Psychology.
- Degree in Communication.
- Degree in Sociology.
- Degree in economics.
CONDITIONS OR SPECIAL ACCESS TESTS:
If necessary, an assessment of the student's curriculum, taking into account his/her professional experience, his/her projection in relation to the objectives of the master's degree, as well as his/her academic record:
Curriculum Vitae: 35%
Academic record: 35%
Projection in relation to Master's objectives: 30%
Offer of places: 25 places. If the minimum number of students envisaged is not reached in a course, the University may choose not to open the teaching group.
Training itinerary
Master's Teaching Guides
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Training Itinerary
External Internships
The External Practices subject is a curricular subject whose main objective is to promote a comprehensive training of the student through the practical application of the knowledge acquired during the Master's degree, which facilitates direct contact with the professional activity and the opportunity to join the professional world with a minimum of experience. All practices are designed so that the students who participate in them acquire professional experience in real situations and conditions, applying the knowledge, skills and attitudes that are acquired in the training processes throughout the degree. The internships represent a decisive opportunity for the personal development and professional future of the students.
Internships are activities carried out by the student in companies, institutions and organizations; that is, in centers outside the university premises, which aim to enrich and complement their university education, while providing them with a deeper knowledge about the skills they will need in the future.
The External Practices subject will consist of two phases.
First. Completion of the internship period that offers professional experience related to any of the profiles that are expressed in the Verification Report of the degree.
Second. Preparation of memory.
Documentation:
For more information: External Internship Unit
Social Security contributions for interns starting January 1, 2024
Mobility programs
University Master's degrees, due to their duration and characteristics, in general do not specifically contemplate the mobility of their students. However, the Rey Juan Carlos University has different mobility programs for both students and University workers (PDI and PAS) and has procedures for collecting and analyzing information on these mobility programs.
Privacy Policy
- Academic Calendar
- Regulations governing the university master's degrees of the Rey Juan Carlos University
- Regulations for enrollment and permanence in university master's degrees at the URJC || Explanatory notes
- Academic exemption (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title IX)
- Public prices for university master's degrees
- Exemption from the prices of official master's and doctoral studies for the sons and daughters under 25 years of age of victims of gender violence
- External Internships
- University Master's Thesis
- Review and claim of the evaluation (Regulations for the Evaluation of Learning Outcomes - Title VII)
- Acknowledgments / Adaptations of university master's degrees
- Simultaneity of URJC university master's degree studies
- Regulations of the School of Official Masters
- Addendum to the protocol for adapting teaching at the School of Official Master's Degrees
- Royal Decree 1125/2003, of September 5, which establishes the European credit system and the qualification system in official university degrees valid throughout the national territory
STUDENTS
TEACHING COORDINATION
COEXISTENCE REGIME
SCHOOL INSURANCE
ASSOCIATIONS
EVALUATION
- Regulation on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes (in force from 1 September 2024)
- Early call (Regulations on the Assessment of Learning Outcomes - Article 19)
- Article 6.1.2. The favorable resolution of the request for total cancellation of registration does not necessarily imply the refund of the amount paid by the student. To do this, the requirements established in the Article 10.3 of the present regulations.
- Article 11.3. The extension of the period of permanence will be requested through the procedure established for this purpose by the Rey Juan Carlos University in the electronic office, within the established period. The Rector may authorize the continuation of studies in those cases in which exceptional causes, duly documented, have affected the academic performance of the students., valid for that academic year (up to a maximum of one year).
- Article 11.4. In accordance with what is established by the Article 4 of these regulations, those students whose request to remain is resolved favorably will have to enroll in all the remaining subjects to complete their studies.
- Article 11.5. For subjects with an indefinite call, once the extension of the permanence period is granted, the fees corresponding to the second and successive registrations will be paid according to the corresponding Public Price Decree as long as they have been previously enrolled in that subject.
- Article 12.4. Once this is granted, the student must enroll in accordance with the provisions of the Article 4 of the present regulations.
- Article 12.5. For subjects with an indefinite call, once continuity in the University Master's studies is granted, the fees corresponding to the second and successive registrations will be paid according to the corresponding Public Price Decree as long as they have been previously enrolled in that subject.
Quality guarantee
Results report
Once the monitoring of the Master's Degree has been carried out, the most relevant quantitative information on the results obtained in the monitoring of said Degree is displayed, differentiated by academic year.
Report by course:
General information collection plan
Within the quality assurance system of the Rey Juan Carlos University, the following surveys are planned:
- Student profile
- Teacher evaluation
- Degree of satisfaction:
- Of the students
- of the graduates
- From the Faculty
- Administration and Services Staff
- Labor insertion
- External internships:
- Satisfaction of interns
- External tutor satisfaction
- Employer satisfaction
Survey results:
Improvement actions
The Quality Assurance System of the Rey Juan Carlos University establishes that the degree's Quality Assurance Commission will annually analyze the information derived from the degree's indicators and prepare a report that will include improvement plans if the results so indicate.
Renewal of accreditation
The renewal of the accreditation represents the culmination of the implementation process of the official Bachelor's and Master's degrees registered in the Register of Universities, Centers and Degrees (RUCT). The renewal of the accreditation of official bachelor's and master's degrees is organized in three phases: self-assessment report, external visit and final assessment.
In the first phase, the university describes and assesses the status of the degree with respect to the established criteria and guidelines. The result is the Self-Assessment Report (IA) that is presented. The second and third phases are carried out by a group of evaluators external to the evaluated title.”