Salford , England , United Kingdom
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Overview
Terrorism and Security degree offered at University of Salford will help you learn from experts in global security and strategy who have published extensive research in respected political and historical journals.
Employment
Graduates from this course follow a range of careers in the civil service, the armed forces, intelligence agencies, consultancies, international or non-governmental organisations, think tanks and research institutions and the media.
You will develop a wide range of skills on the course (writing skills, communication skills, presentation skills, and analytical skills) that are transferable to a variety of careers. This means that you can follow a range of careers in the civil service, the armed forces, international or non-governmental organisations, think tanks and research institutions, and the media.
Graduates from this course have progressed in careers within Greater Manchester Police, the Home Office, the Lancashire Police Counter terrorism Branch, the security services of other countries, IT companies in the United States as well as international organisations such as the Strategic Police Matters Unit at the Organisation for Security and Co-Operation in Europe (OSCE).You may also pursue further study at doctoral level.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Terrorism: Threat and Response
- Terrorism in Europe since 1945
- Contemporary Security, Intelligence and Terrorism
- The Middle East and Terrorism
- Strategic Security Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 8 months
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
More details
You should submit your application at least one month before your course starts.
Language
English
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus, Online
Disciplines
Terrorism & Security View 126 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
Lower Second Class (recommended)
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good honours degree (normally 2.1) in Social Sciences and Humanities such as History, Politics, English, Criminology, Sociology, and International Relations. Studies within Business, Library Science, Media Studies and Computer Science also considered.
- An applicant with a 2:2 Honours Degree (or equivalent) may begin as a PgDip student.
- Applicants must have the equivalent of grade C or above, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English.
- Applicants are asked to submit a personal statement with their application. A good personal statement explains why you want to do this course, why you want to do it now, and what skills you already have that will help you complete the course successfully.
Tuition Fee
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International
14670 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 14670 GBP per year and a duration of 8 months. -
EU/EEA
7920 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7920 GBP per year and a duration of 8 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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