Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies

Course Overview

Offered by Royal Holloway, University of London, the MSc Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. 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 priv... International tuition fees are £23,100 per year, home/UK fees are £12,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £27,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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