Taught course (will run subject to approval)

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies

Institution
Royal Holloway, University of London · Department of Law and Criminology
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

Applicants are normally required to hold a 2:1 degree.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme is aimed at students who wish to get an interdisciplinary understanding of individual and organisational involvement in terrorism, coupled with an understanding of national and international approaches to counter-terrorism and countering violent extremism (CVE).

This programme is ideal for students wishing to develop a research career in terrorism and counter-terrorism studies, or who are working in, or wish to work in, the security or policy sectors.

Alongside the formal lectures and seminars, you will hear from guest speakers from the research community, as well as the private and public sector.

The interdisciplinary nature of this programme draws on the interlinks between criminology, law, psychology, international relations, and sociology.

The modules that constitute this degree are predominantly taught on our central London campus with a few optional modules being taught on our Egham campus.

  • Focus on the theory and practice of terrorism and counter-terrorism and hear from practitioners working in the field.
  • Develop a critical understanding of counter-terrorism in England and Wales.
  • Examine counter-terrorism work in context of the wider criminal justice system and consider the role of human rights.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
John Morrison
Email
john.morrison@royalholloway.ac.uk