To develop a systematic understanding of institutions and processes of diplomacy, regional integration and global governance thus enabling participants to evaluate the dynamics of conflicts and to determine feasible methods of resolution.

At a glance

  • Dates
    • 12 - 16 Jan 2026
  • Duration5 days
  • LocationCranfield campus
  • CostShort course £2,250, accredited short course £2,500

What you will learn

On successful completion of the course you will be able to:

  • Critically examine historical and contemporary approaches to negotiations with violent extremists and terrorists,
  • Identify and evaluate the different frameworks and practices of negotiations and explore the conflict dynamics and typology of terrorism more conducive to negotiations and a non-violent resolution,
  • Case study analysis of different conflicts and peace processes with terrorist organisations,
  • Validate extant theories and practices, and recognise existing mechanisms for negotiations with violent extremists and terrorists,
  • Evaluate and appraise the strengths and challenges of mechanisms and approaches of historical and contemporary case studies of negotiations with violent extremists and terrorist organisations,
  • Identify and select preventive measures and means for the potential non-violent resolution of conflicts with violent extremists and terrorists.

Core content

  • Historical and comparative approaches to diplomacy,
  • Diplomatic theory and practice,
  • Conflict dynamics and conflict typology,
  • Case study analysis of different regional conflicts and peace processes,
  • Theories and practices of peacekeeping,
  • Developing a conflict prevention plan and the preventive measures matrix.  

Credits towards further study

Important notice

Please note we will not be taking registrations for the below courses (MSc, PgDip and PgCert) from the 2026-2027 academic year onwards:

Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology
Forensic Investigation
Digital Forensics
Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience

This means that we are no longer in a position to transfer credit associated with modules from these courses to Cranfield degree awards. We continue, however, to be able to support credit transfer to other university awards, subject to acceptance by the receiving institution.

This short course forms part of Counterterrorism, Security and Resilience and when successfully completed as an accredited short course you will gain 10 Cranfield learning credits.

Find out more about accredited short courses.

Accommodation options and prices

This course is non-residential. If you would like to book accommodation on campus, please contact Mitchell Hall or Cranfield Management Development Centre directly. Further information about our on campus accommodation can be found . 

Alternatively you may wish to make your own arrangements at a nearby hotel.

Location and travel

Situated close to Milton Keynes and Bedford, the Cranfield campus is situated in Wharley End, very close to Cranfield village, and is about 10 minutes from the M1 motorway.  There is rail and road access to most major airports as well as coach and train stations. Cranfield campus also has its own airport for private executive business travel.

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Campus address

College Road
Cranfield
Bedfordshire
MK43 0AL

 

How to apply

To apply for this course please use the online application form.

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