Course summary
This course seeks to develop in students a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies. Study in Terrorism and Political Violence examines selected approaches to knowledge generation around terrorism and counterterrorism and considers the development of new responses to terrorism and political violence.
Modules
Please see the Course Details section for information. Full time residential programme: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/international-relations/terrorism-mlitt/ Part-time distance learning programme: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/international-relations/terrorism-distance-mlitt/
Assessment method
Assessment comprises coursework including essays and projects.
Entry requirements
Full time residential programme: - A good 2.1 Honours degree in political science, international relations, social sciences or other relevant disciplines. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the university's international entry requirements. Part-time distance learning programme: - A 2.1 Honours degree in political science, international relations, social sciences or other relevant discipline. - A 2.1 Honours degree in any other discipline; successful applicants from other disciplines will likely receive a conditional offer should they be unable to provide evidence of relevant professional experience or prior knowledge. - Significant professional or other relevant experience alongside evidence of prior alternative learning such as professional qualifications or certifications.
English language requirements
For the current English Language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students on the University of St Andrews website.
English language requirements for postgraduate students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
For the most current information on course fees please visit https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/postgraduate/taught/.
Sponsorship information
Carnegie-Cameron bursaries; entrant accommodation bursary; Formula Santander postgraduate scholarship; recent graduate discount; Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust bursary.
Provider information
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews
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