Overview

This Terrorism and Cyber Warfare programme at University of Sunderland allows you to develop specialist knowledge in counter-terrorism and cyberterrorism provisions, by examining how they operate within England and Wales. You'll delve into some of the global challenges that arise when facing threats from terrorism, cyberterrorism and cyber warfare and critically consider the responses that have followed terrorist events.

Throughout your studies, you'll be supported by a teaching team with extensive research experience in terrorism and cyber warfare.

Career ready

This LLM course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law. As a result, you will have an important edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, human rights organisations, international campaigning groups and other areas related to the legal profession.
Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates.
You’ll also be better equipped for applying for training contracts or pupillages if this is appropriate to your career.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Legal Skills

International Perspectives in Law

Applied Legal Methods

Terrorism and Cyber Warfare

Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 124 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Acceptance to this course usually requires you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant area.
Applications from students who have experience in a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds are also accepted

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8500 GBP / year

≈ 8500 GBP / year

Additional Details

Postgraduate full-time Home student fee £8,500 - £9,500, Postgraduate International student fee £17,000 - £21,000

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 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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