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MA Terrorism, International Crime and Global Security

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year full-time - mulitple intakes

Masters Degree Description

Explore critical 21st-century security threats to help you pursue careers in fields such as transnational counter crime, terrorist prevention, corporate security, NGOs, and law enforcement.

Develop interdisciplinary insights into terrorism, organised crime, and governance, building the skills you need to address global security challenges and shape future responses to these issues.

Key course content includes:

Addressing contemporary global challenges: explore key threats to the global community, such as terrorism or human trafficking in order to understand and develop policy, action, and counter crime strategies.
Global perspectives: engage with case studies from across the world to explore comparative insights into counter-terrorism, organised crime and modern slavery strategies worldwide.
Applied learning: experience global security simulations, policy briefs, and threat assessments, preparing you for diverse careers in policy-making, security, government, media, uniformed services and NGOs.

Start dates:

  • March 2026
  • May 2026
  • July 2026
  • September 2026
  • November 2026
  • January 2027
  • March 2027
  • May 2027
  • July 2027

Entry Requirements

An honours degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

A range of financial support is available for postgraduate study including loans, flexible payment options, discounts and scholarships.

Student Destinations

This course should prepare you to make meaningful contributions to a safer and more secure world, whether in public service, private sector roles, or international advocacy. The interdisciplinary approach of the course aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a wide range of career opportunities.

Module Details

The Globalisation of Organised Crime — 30 credits
Terrorism and Extremism - 30 credits
Manifestations of International Organised Crime — 30 credits
Global Affairs in Action — 30 credits
Terrorism and Global Security — 30 credits
Countering Organised Crime and Modern Slavery — 30 credits

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