Top police academy launches degree in counterterrorism studies
The Chinese People's Public Security University in Beijing, administered by the Ministry of Public Security, will recruit 80 undergraduate students this year for the programme, which was set up by Department of Public Security Intelligence.
A top police academy has introduced a degree in counterterrorism studies amid rising security threats across the country, the Guangming Daily reported.
The Chinese People's Public Security University in Beijing, administered by the Ministry of Public Security, will recruit 80 undergraduate students this year for the programme, which was set up by Department of Public Security Intelligence.
Li Yan, deputy director of the university's admission office, said the degree was tailored to counter rising terrorist violence that was threatening national security and social stability.
Wu Shaozhong, a counterterrorism expert at the university, told the Beijing Youth Daily the programme aimed to hone students' practical skills.
Related courses would cover collecting evidence of cybercrimes and terrorist organisations, and general counterterrorism intelligence.