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MSc Terrorism, Security and Policing
Programme Outline
Key Facts
Mode: Campus-based
Entry Requirements: 2:2 or above
Fees: £4,795 (UK/EU), £11,450 (International)
Application Deadline: 24th August 2012
Course Start Date: October 2012
Length of Course: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
This innovative degree stream has been developed in response to the increasing significance of the impact of terrorism in the fields of international security and policing. The programme will provide you with a detailed understanding of the key issues surrounding managing risk and security, policing and terrorism with a focus on global issues and their impact at the local level, particularly in a post 9/11 and 7/7 world. You will explore the idea of terror as a concept, the history of terrorism and investigate the common myths associated with contemporary terrorism. You will learn how to critically appraise research as well as conduct and write up you own independent study on a topic of your choice.
Course Structure and Assessment
The MSc programme can be studied either full-time over one year or part-time over two years. The course consists of four core modules plus two optional modules. All six modules must be successfully completed to attain the Postgraduate Diploma in Terrorism, Security and Policing.
Each module is assessed via a 4,000 word essay. A 20,000 word dissertation must also be successfully completed to achieve the MSc degree.
| Module 1 | Understanding Terrorism |
| Module 2 | Global Security and Policing |
| Module 3 | Criminological Research Methods |
| Module 4 | Core Choice 1 |
| Module 5 | Core Choice 2 |
| Module 6 | Option 1 |
| Dissertation |
The modules Understanding Terrorism, Global Security and Policing and Criminological Research Methods are core modules. You are also required to choose two out of the following four core choice modules: Responding to Terrorism, Surveillance and Society, Transnational Policing and Risk Management. You can then choose one optional module.
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Entry Requirements
The MSc programme is open to applicants with a first or second class honours degree (2:2 or above) or equivalent professional qualification. Consideration may be given to those without an undergraduate degree who can demonstrate relevant work experience and knowledge. Please visit our entry requirements and how to apply page for more details.
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