Overview

Key features

The Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies programme at Royal Holloway University of London is ideal for students wishing to develop a research career in terrorism and counter-terrorism studies, or who are working in, or wish to work in, the security or policy sectors. The interdisciplinary nature of this programme draws on the interlinks between criminology, law, psychology, international relations, and sociology.

The modules that constitute this degree are predominantly taught on our central London campus with a few optional modules being taught on our Egham campus.

Focus on the theory and practice of terrorism and counter-terrorism and hear from practitioners working in the field.
Develop a critical understanding of counter-terrorism in England and Wales.

Examine counter-terrorism work in context of the wider criminal justice system and consider the role of human rights.

Career opportunities:

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with external guest speakers from the public and private sector, who will provide talks and briefings on a variety of career paths in the area of counter-terrorism.

Future career opportunities may include becoming a civil servant in the Home, Foreign or Commonwealth Office; working within the UK's intelligence services; or a role in one of the police services' anti-terrorism branches. Alternatively, you may wish to complete a PhD and forge a career in academia.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Debates in Terrorism Studies

Debates in Counter-Terrorism Studies

Transnational Security Studies

Media, War and Conflict

Understanding Defence

Contemporary Forms of Terrorism

Terrorism, the Media and Communication

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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120

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88

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67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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88

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67

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6.5

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General requirements

2:1 Law, Criminology, Psychology, Politics or another subject from the social sciences.

Normally we require a UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Politics or another subject from the social sciences. However we will consider a high 2:2.

Candidates with professional qualifications and/or relevant industry experience in an associated area will also be considered.

Where a ‘good 2:2’ is considered, we would normally define this as reflecting a profile of 57% or above.

All teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. You will therefore need to have good enough written and spoken English to cope with your studies right from the start.

Tuition Fees

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22300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11600 GBP / year

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Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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

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