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Security and Terrorism PDip, MA
at University of Kent

Kent, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,300
Country Rank-
Duration24 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 87

Program Overview

The programme is designed to explore terrorism and political violence as perpetrated by both state and non-state actors. You analyse the implications of international terrorism for the security of individuals, societies, states and the international system, along with the measures taken by states to deter political violence.

Teaching in the programme is offered by world-leading specialists in traditional and critical approaches to the study of terrorism and its implications. The programme equips you with a range of research-based and more practical skills, and offers a springboard for careers in government, international organisations, journalism, the security sector and advocacy groups. It also gives you the resources to go onto further study in the field.

Course Content
Full-time students who start in September complete the MA in Security and Terrorism over 12 months. Study is divided between taught modules, which last for one term each, and dissertation work. For full-time students, a total of six modules must be taken over the first two terms. Supervised dissertation work, on a relevant agreed subject, is then undertaken during the remainder of the academic year.

Full-time students who start their programmes in January take their modules in the Spring Term and Autumn Term of the subsequent academic year consecutively, and write their dissertation over their second Spring Term.

The MA can be taken on a part-time basis, typically over two years but flexible arrangements are also possible. When taking it over two years, part-time students choose three modules in each academic year, and write a supervised dissertation thereafter.

The programme is also offered as a Postgraduate Diploma (comprising six taught modules only) worth 120 Kent credits (60 ECTS credits) which can be taken on a part-time basis.

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include
- POLI9160 - Security In A Changing World (20 credits)
- POLI9170 - Terrorism and Crimes of the State (20 credits)
- POLI9640 - Research Methods Training I (20 credits)
- POLI9990 - Research Methods 2 (4 credits)
Optional modules may include
- POLI8100 - Quantitative Methodology for Political Science (20 credits)
- POLI8109 - Middle Eastern Politics and Society (20 credits)
- POLI8114 - Governance and War in Cyberspace (20 credits)
- POLI8240 - Analysing World Politics (20 credits)
- POLI8280 - Theories of Conflict and Violence (20 credits)
- POLI8310 - The European Union in the World (20 credits)
- POLI8320 - Conflict Resolution in World Politics (20 credits)
- POLI8480 - Negotiation and Mediation (20 credits)
- POLI9510 - States, Nations and Democracy (20 credits)
- POLI9560 - Public Opinion: Nature and Measurement (20 credits)
- Compulsory modules currently include
- POLI9650 - MA Thesis (60 credits)
Entry Requirement
For entry to a Kent postgraduate degree programme (Master's), Indian students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. General Bachelor degrees may sometimes be considered. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
For programmes that require a 2:1 we usually ask for a First Class degree, a final CGPA of 6.0/10, or 60%. Students from top institutions may be considered with a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%. For programmes that require a 2:2 we usually ask for a high Second Class degree, a final CGPA of 5.5/10, or 55%.

Fees & Scholarships

International Tuition Fees:

£19300 per year

Career Prospect

The School of Politics and International Relations has a dedicated Employability Coordinator who organises employability events within the School as well as providing students with assistance in securing graduate opportunities. Centrally, the Careers and Employability Service can help you plan for your future by providing one-to-one advice at any stage of your postgraduate studies.

Cost Of Studying At University of Kent

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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Security and Terrorism PDip, MA at University of Kent