Never before in history have the issues of what causes terrorism, how to combat it, and how to assess and manage the risks associated with it, attracted such wide and international attention and controversy. The need for accessible, comprehensive and reliable research and education on terrorism and counterterrorism remains profound. This MSc addresses those needs drawing on Cranfield’s expert staff and unique facilities to offer students an exceptional and cutting edge programme in this critical area.
Cranfield has a long history of specialising in Defence and Security subjects and boasts unique facilities for teaching and research in these areas. The staff are recognised as leading international experts and teaching is exclusively geared for postgraduate students.
The courses should enhance students’ post award employment prospects. We have entered an era where terrorism and counterterrorism have become critical issues for modern society. The courses will provide graduates with a rigorous, evidence-based qualification in this important area. This Counterterrorism qualification will assist graduates to start careers in a wide variety of fields, including those related to security, defence, risk management, policing, policy, and international work.
We welcome applications from talented individuals of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually applicants must hold:
A UK lower second-class (2:2) undergraduate degree with honours, as a minimum, or equivalent international qualification.
Ideally applicants will have studied in criminology, law, politics, psychology, or a forensic science discipline.
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We have entered an era where society faces critical issues in relation to terrorism and the fight against terrorism. The MSc Counterterrorism provides a rigorous, evidence-based qualification which will assist graduates to start careers in a wide variety of fields, including those related to security, policing, military, government policy, and international work. Beyond this, the MSc will help assist the careers of graduates who are already working in these and related fields.
Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course.
Elective modules
One of the modules from the following list needs to be taken as part of this course.
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