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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L441

Countering Terrorism & Extremism

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the BSc (Hons) Countering Terrorism & Extremism at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study Countering Terrorism and Extremism to develop a contextual and critical outlook on polarising issues surrounding terrorism and extremism. Analyse highly publicised cases, delve into the aspects of security and threat that the media does not talk about, and gain applied skills in tackling the issues. After the tragic events of 9/11 in the USA, the world entered what many see to be a new era in how we understand, perceive and react to terrorism and extremism. To understand the current strategies in tackling these phenomena, the course interrogates topics surrounding their history, ... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Terrorism and Extremism
Radicalisation and De-radicalisation Processes
Security and Threat Assessment
Counterterrorism Policy and Strategy
Identity
Ideology and Political Violence
International Relations and Transnational Terrorism
Applied Counter-Extremism Practicum
Research Methods in Security Studies
UCAS Code:L441
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

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International Baccalaureate

29 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£31,500
3 years£18,500£23,500£28,500
5 years£22,000£27,000£33,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
10%Studying
14%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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