PDip/MA Security and Terrorism

Security and Terrorism is a unique programme of research-led teaching in which you investigate the most pressing problems in international terrorism. You gain the advanced theoretical and empirical skills required to understand and analyse issues around terrorism and security.

Overview

The programme is designed to explore terrorism and political violence as perpetrated by both state and non-state actors. You analyse the implications of international terrorism for the security of individuals, societies, states and the international system, along with the measures taken by states to deter political violence.

Teaching in the programme is offered by world-leading specialists in traditional and critical approaches to the study of terrorism and its implications. The programme equips you with a range of research-based and more practical skills, and offers a springboard for careers in government, international organisations, journalism, the security sector and advocacy groups. It also gives you the resources to go onto further study in the field.

Students will also achieve PgDip in this course.

Teaching and assessment

Assessment is by coursework plus the dissertation for MA students.

Programme aims

This programme aims to:

• offer you a unique programme which incorporates research-led teaching from various disciplines within the social sciences
• develop teaching in response to the advance of scholarship and the needs of the national and international community
• prepare you for further postgraduate study by research, or for careers in public service, the professions, international organisations and NGOs

Careers

The School of Politics and International Relations has a dedicated Employability Coordinator who organises employability events within the School as well as providing students with assistance in securing graduate opportunities. Centrally, the Careers and Employability Service can help you plan for your future by providing one-to-one advice at any stage of your postgraduate studies.