MSc Terrorism, Security and Policing
Master
Distance
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
Flexible
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
What you'll learn
Gain solid understanding of the many problems facing the international community today.
Investigate relevant policing, security and terrorism issues and connects the role of policing to the broader role of security and counter-terrorism.
Discover how law enforcement, security forces and politicians are trying to counter and combat threats in a global environment.
About this course
IT REQUIREMENTS FOR STUDYING THIS COURSE
The modules are delivered online with videos, documents, and other online resources. Access is via internet browser with a reliable internet connection.
Learners need to be online whilst studying the course as progress is reported back to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
What are our IT recommendations?
Computer Type:
Microsoft PC: Windows 7 and above
Apple: Mac OS X 10.11 and above
Processor: 1.8GHz or higher
Memory: 512MB minimum
RAM: 3GB of RAM or more
Display: 1024 x 768 display or higher
Network bandwidth: 1MB minimum
When does it start and how long is the course?
We offer one start date per academic year (September).
The programme must be completed within:
PGCert: 11 months
PGDip: 22 months
MSc: 28 months
WHY CHOOSE INFORMA CONNECT
Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
Flexible – take control of where, when, how and the rate at which you study
Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge
Save money – no additional travel or accommodation costs
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 12 years
Subjects
- Professionals
- Complexity
- Comprehensive
- Policework’s
- Terrorism
- Dissertation
- Security
- Safety
- Intelligence
- Analysis
- Contemporary
Course programme
The course syllabus is designed to provide a comprehensive insight into the current issues facing the security industry and police forces. As the terrorist threat increases in numbers and complexity, professionals need a strong understanding of policework’s role in counter-terrorism.
- Module 1 - Security Studies
- Module 2 - Military and Security Responses to Terrorism
- Module 3 - Policing and Society
- Module 4 - Community Policing Responses to Violent Extremism
- Module 5 - Intelligence Analysis
- Module 6 - Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security
- Module 7 - Terrorism, Security & Policing Dissertation
- To successfully complete the course you must pass each module.
- Assessment will incorporate coursework, online examinations, research assignments and essays.
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
Additional information
MSc Terrorism, Security and Policing