Overview
The Distance Learning MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence - Distance Learning 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:- law
- 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
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- St Andrews, United Kingdom
Disciplines
International Law Political Science Terrorism & Security View 119 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
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
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
29990 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29990 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
14850 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14850 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for St Andrews
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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