Overview

Sitting at the top of the political agenda across the world, this is a fascinating and highly relevant field of study that offers insight into a wide-ranging cross-section of culture, politics and international relations.

Employment

Graduating from one of the few Masters degrees in the UK in terrorism and security, you’ll have plenty to talk about when it comes to interviewing for jobs in a related field.

Whether you’re interested in a role in the civil service, armed forces, intelligence agencies, police forces, private security companies, research institutions, government organisations or the media, you’ll be able to show off your ability to academically engage with important topics, and to discuss the research you’ve undertaken while completing your professional qualification. Terrorism and Security degree is offered at University of Salford.

Programme 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
- 12 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-18 00:00:00

Apply anytime.

More details

Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Terrorism & Security View 436 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

Lower Second Class _{(recommended)}

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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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

15750 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15750 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

8550 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8550 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis

Living costs for Salford

500 - 800 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Terrorism and Security.

Available Scholarships

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