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University of Salford
MA/PgDip Terrorism and Security
University of Salford

MA/PgDip Terrorism and Security

UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD

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Full time | Peel Park | 1 year | SEP

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Security

Course Summary

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 our January start date is for distance learning only. You will: Learn from experts in terrorism studies and international security who have published extensive research in respected political and historical journals Gain a deep insight into international and domestic terrorism and security at a time of great change and uncertainty Develop your skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication

Modules

Contemporary Security, Intelligence and Terrorism
On this module, you will be provided with a systematic understanding and critical awareness of the issues raised by recent and current practices in security, intelligence, terrorism and counter-terrorism. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of research and analytical techniques applicable to the examination current conceptual and practical developments in security, intelligence, terrorism and counter-terrorism.
Dissertation
Strategic and Security Studies
Terrorism in Europe since 1945
Terrorism: Threat and Response
The Middle East and Terrorism

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For this course (per year)

£16,380

Entry requirements

To join this MA you should have a second class honours degree, 2:2 or above, 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. 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. The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course. Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

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