Overview

The Counter-Terrorism Studies course at Liverpool John Moores University addresses the evolving nature of global terrorism threats and their continuous impact on the international agenda.

Gain operational expertise for Counter-Terrorism

The course provides students with analytical skills to understand various terrorist groups, theories, and paradigms, as well as their interconnections with international relations.

This programme opens up numerous career opportunities and enables engagement with key institutions and individuals in the counter-terrorism field.

The course is particularly beneficial for those interested in policy issues and pursuing careers in international security affairs, offering a solid academic foundation in this area.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Intelligence Analysis

Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security

Community Policing Responses to Violent Extremism Leading to Terrorism

Military and Security Responses to Terrorism

Financing of Terrorism

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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125

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OTE

120

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 27 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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125

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120

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A relevant second class honours degree or above (such as in criminology, social or political science), or an overseas equivalent qualification is normally required.

Alternatively a graduate level professional qualification of comparable standard and suitable work experience (such as policing, security or military work) may be accepted.

Proficiency in English – where English is a second language you will be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 575.

In some cases applicants who do not possess the standard entry requirements may be permitted to enrol at the discretion of the programme leader.

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Tuition Fees

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12500 GBP / year

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12500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

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Masters £9,285 / US$12,535

Book after 15 May

Masters £10,285 / US$13,885

Funding

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Gain operational expertise for Counter-Terrorism

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Programme Structure

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Disciplines

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