Terrorism, Extremism and Political Violence (MLitt) – online

Entry requirements

• A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
• We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional experience.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Terrorism and extremism are the subject of detailed media coverage, public curiosity and policy concern. This programme explores these phenomena with a focus on history, evolution, causation and effectiveness.

You will study how terrorism and extremism emerged and changed over time, how networked society creates opportunities for extremist actors to communicate and coordinate, and why the responses employed to prevent further violence can vary widely.

• Critically examine scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and develop skills around effective research, analysis and presentation.
• Designed for those who have no previous experience with these topics, or for those who may have some scholarly or practical experience with these topics who are looking to learn more about the causes and consequences of terrorism, extremism and political violence.
• The range of optional modules allows you to tailor your learning to develop expertise in the areas most relevant to your research interests or career aspirations.
• The flexible pace of study allows you to adjust your learning to work around your schedule.

Careers

Students who graduate from this programme go on to work in various professional fields including:

• law
• policy research and consultancy
• non-governmental organisations
• charities
• international organisations
• civil service
• journalism
• publishing

St Andrews is committed to supporting your career aspirations, whatever stage your career is at. Our Careers Centre can help connect you to our extensive global alumni community for advice and mentoring, as well as offering career coaching, bespoke workshops, employer connections, experiences, and application support.

Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence

Our programme has been developed and is led by the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, the oldest terrorism research centre in Europe, based within the School of International Relations.

Founded in 1994, CSTPV is dedicated to the study of the causes, dynamics, characteristics and consequences of terrorism and related forms of extremism and political violence.

Our research covers different forms of contention from across the political spectrum and from around the globe and reflects a commitment to rigorous, evidence-based, scholarly analysis that is policy-relevant and independent.

We have a long history of supporting online and professional learning and take pride in supporting our students in learning alongside professional and caring responsibilities.

Information for international students

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

Fees and funding

St Andrews is committed to supporting you through your studies, regardless of your financial circumstances. You may be eligible for scholarships, discounts or other support. Visit the course page to find out more about available scholarships and funding.