MSc Terrorism and Security Management (Distance Learning)

Qualifications or experience

• A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 5.5.
  

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Careers this Master's prepares you for

Maintaining international security is an increasingly complex challenge in the face of threats that include terrorism, espionage, cybercrime, hostile activity and sabotage. This Master's in Terrorism and Security Management will prepare you for a career taking positive steps against these threats, across a range of roles spanning the criminal justice arena.

You’ll graduate with knowledge of practice and theory in the fields of terrorism and security, as well as the research and analytical skills needed for private or public sector careers in the UK or abroad.

If you already work in the field of criminal justice, you'll be ready to pursue higher-level roles, or to break into a different area of the discipline. If you're preparing to start your career in criminal justice, you'll gain the knowledge and advanced research problem-solving skills you need to stand out to employers and contribute positively to justice system reform.

You could also go on to a graduate scheme such as PoliceNow or the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme.

Graduates of this course can go on to roles such as:

• counterterrorism analyst
• policing (as an officer or civilian staff)
• crime, security and intelligence analysis
• cybersecurity
• private security
• data analyst

Graduates of this course can go on to work for organisations such as:

• the Civil Service
• national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• international government agencies and departments
• probation and prison service
• the Courts
• local administration / authorities
• charities

Career planning

During your course you'll have expert career support from your tutors and from our Careers and Employability Centre, which you can access for 5 years after you graduate.

Year 1

Core modules 

• Terrorism and Security – 30 credits
• Security Management – 30 credits
• Research Methods – 30 credits

Year 2

Core modules 

• Dissertation / Major Project – 60 credits

Optional modules in this year include:

• The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity – 30 credits
• Managing Serious Investigations – 30 credits