Overview

The MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St Andrews is a taught postgraduate programme run by the Handa Centre for the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence, Europe’s oldest terrorism research centre, based in the School of International Relations.

Key facts

This MLitt programme explores terrorism as a phenomenon, with a focus on the history of terrorism as a concept and as a term, the different forms and causes of political violence, and why individuals and groups become involved in violence of this nature.

Throughout your time, you will critically examine selected approaches to researching and studying terrorism and counterterrorism and consider the roles and responsibilities of various actors as they formulate a response to terrorism in its many forms.

Terrorism and Political Violence is also offered as a part-time online programme.

Careers

Students who graduate from the MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence go on to work in various professional fields including:

policy research and consultancy

non-governmental organisations

charities

international organisations

civil service

journalism

publishing

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods

Terrorism after 1945

Counter-Extremism: Ethics, Policy and Practice

Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict

State Responses to Terrorism

Terrorism and Liberal Democracy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-24 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

St Andrews, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Law Political Science Terrorism & Security View 367 other Masters in International Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree in political science, international relations, social sciences or other relevant disciplines. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

English language proficiency.

CV that includes a history of your education and employment to date

personal statement of 1,000 words  indicating your knowledge of the programme and how it will benefit you

sample of your own, single-authored previous academic written work or a 2,000-word piece on 'The threat of terrorism is greatly exaggerated. Discuss.'

two original signed academic or professional references

academic transcripts and degree certificates

Tuition Fees

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29990 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

14850 GBP / year

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Living costs

Saint Andrews

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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Funding

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