Terrorism, Security & Society
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
Our Terrorism, Security & Society MA is an interdisciplinary course that draws on history, political science, international relations, sociology, social psychology and risk studies to understand international security threats. Because of the complex nature of terrorism, we believe it is valuable to study it from a variety of perspectives. On this course, you will focus on security and counterterrorism issues and on a critical social science approach, and analyse society’s response and adaptation to the phenomenon.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.
Key benefits
Our unrivalled mix of ‘professional’ (such aspolice, security, law, media) and ‘traditional’ (e.g. psychology, classics, war studies, geography) students creates an interactive, engaging and dynamic classroom experience.
You will have the opportunity to link your MA dissertation with government and other professional departments in order to gain exclusive access and hands-on experience.
Close links and regular speakers from government and emergency response organisations will give you insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area.
Adds a unique element to the way in which the issues of terrorism and security are understood by addressing the multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary nature of the phenomenon.
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Subjects
- Psychology
- International
- Government
Course programme
Year 1
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.
Required Modules You are required to take the following modules:- Terrorism & Counter Terrorism (40 credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
In addition, you are required to take 80 credits from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:
- Armchair Intelligence – Open Sources & Online Investigation (20 credits)
- Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism (40 credits)
- Home Grown Radicalisation & Counter-Radicalisation in Western Europe & North America (40 credits)
- Responding to Terrorism (20 credits)
- The War on Terror: Anglo-American Foreign & Security Policy since 9/11 (20 credits)
- Securing the States: Intelligence & Security in the United States (20 credits)
- Or any of the other 50 options offered by the Department of War Studies
If you are studying part-time, in your first year you will take 40 credits of required taught modules and 40 credits of optional modules. In your second year you will take your dissertation (60 credits) and a further 40 credits of optional modules.
Terrorism, Security & Society