Course summary
Do you want to work as a civil servant, the armed forces, the legal profession, to teach in a related field or report on national news? Whatever your interest in this complex subject, our Masters degree in terrorism and security will give you the opportunity to explore it in depth. Sitting at the top of the political agenda across the world, this is a fascinating and highly relevant field of study that offers insight into a wide-ranging cross-section of culture, politics and international relations. You’ll examine the tactics used by terrorist groups and the measures put in place across America, Europe and the Middle East to counter them, as well as developing your understanding of terrorism in relation to threats to national security and the efforts made by governments to maintain security for their citizens. Please note that the distance learning route is only available with a January start.
Modules
Terrorism: Threat and Response, Terrorism in Europe since 1945, Contemporary Security, Intelligence and Terrorism, The Middle East and Terrorism, Strategic and Security Studies, and Dissertation. Please see our website to find out more about the modules we offer for this course.
Assessment method
Assessment is through 2 essays per module each weighted at 50 per cent of the overall mark for the module. After the successful completion of 140 credits (4 modules) students proceed to the 14,000 word dissertation (60 credits). Please see our website for the assessment methods.
Entry requirements
A good honours degree in Politics, History, Sociology, Criminology or related social science and humanities subject. We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully. Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement with their application. A good personal statement explains why you want to do this course, why you want to do it now, and what skills you already have that will help you complete the course successfully. A demonstration of an awareness of the demands of the course (intellectually and in terms of the time commitment) is also of benefit to those reviewing your application. Please see our website for the full entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
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Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT