Overview

Learning from industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain knowledge of the threats, trends, issues and responses in terrorism and cybersecurity as well as the crucial ethical questions.

As a postgraduate student at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.

You can engage directly with project work and with stakeholders who can provide insights and cutting-edge knowledge of cyber crime and terrorism.

The Cyber Crime and Terrorism programme from Swansea University has strong relationships with national and international partners, including policymakers, government and industrial security practitioners, military organisations, and communities.

Career

Cyber crime and online terrorism are major priority areas for governments and in the private sector, and the knowledge you gain from this degree offers potential careers in:

Public sector – government, civil service, political and policy advice
Private sector – global, national or local business
Non-governmental sector

Research and academia

Our career support services include:

Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

Programme Structure

Course str:

Cyber Security

Online Propaganda and Radicalisation

Countering Violent Extremism Online

Digital Policing and Digital Forensics
Human Rights and Terrorism Online

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-17 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Legal Studies Criminology Terrorism & Security View 234 other Masters in Legal Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

Upper Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

69

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree in criminology and criminal justice or a cognate discipline i.e. Social Policy, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science and Politics (arts and humanities graduates whose degrees may have focused upon social or community justice are also welcome to apply). Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.

If English is not your first language, you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English language qualification. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 6.0 in each component) and TOEFL.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19850 GBP / year

≈ 19850 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9650 GBP / year

≈ 9650 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-time 2 years:

National: £ 4,850
International: £ 9,950

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Delivered

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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General requirements

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Additional Details

Living costs

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