Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies

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.

• 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.

Successful completion of Bachelors degree with GPA of 2.5/grade average of 60%

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with external guest speakers from the public and private sector, who will provide talks and briefings on a variety of career paths in the area of counter-terrorism.

Future career opportunities may include becoming a civil servant in the Home, Foreign or Commonwealth Office; working within the UK's intelligence services; or a role in one of the police services' anti-terrorism branches. Alternatively, you may wish to complete a PhD and forge a career in academia.