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MSc Terrorism and Security Management (Distance Learning)

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    MSc 2 years part-time by distance learning

Course Description

Explore different aspects of terrorism and security management from a holistic perspective on this part-time Master’s degree, which you can study over two years by distance learning.

You’ll gain subject specific knowledge, including a theoretical understanding of crime and offending behaviour, and its national and international contexts. You’ll also develop an understanding of the intersection between research and practice and take an evidence-based approach as you delve into terrorism, security management, the global landscape of cybersecurity, and the managing of serious crime investigations.

When you graduate, you’ll be equipped to contribute to this important and emerging field of study crucial for global security, ready to enter criminal justice practice anywhere in the world.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

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Module Details

Year 1

Core modules 

  • Terrorism and Security – 30 credits
  • Security Management – 30 credits
  • Research Methods – 30 credits

Year 2

Core modules 

  • Dissertation / Major Project – 60 credits

Optional modules in this year include:

  • The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity – 30 credits
  • Managing Serious Investigations – 30 credits

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