PgCert Counter Terrorism Risk Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

A part-time Postgraduate Certificate for people responsible for safety and security in venues and events, centred on applying The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act (Martyn's Law) and related UK legislation. It combines short intensive in-person teaching blocks with structured online learning.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Management | Duration: 12 months part time | Intake: January 2027 | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

60 credits across three 20-credit modules: The Terrorism Threat Landscape, Terrorism Risk Assessment & Mitigation, and Counter Terrorism Risk Management Plan.

Career pathways

Counter terrorism or security risk adviser, event or venue security manager, protective security coordinator, compliance and governance lead, operational resilience officer or terrorism risk consultant, across event and venue management, private security, local authorities, transport, hospitality and the public sector.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should meet at least one of: an undergraduate degree from an approved degree awarding body (normally 2:2 or above); a non-graduate qualification of satisfactory standard for postgraduate admission; or a minimum of 2 years' significant experience in the events, venue and/or security sectors (suitability assessed by interview and, where necessary, references). International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all components (or equivalent), or an academic qualification gained since 2016 through the medium of English.

GBP 4,800 for the whole programme. Stated as the tuition fee for the course (GBP 1,600 per 20-credit module); no home/international split stated; academic year not stated (January 2027 start). Source

Intake: January 2027

Duration: 12 months part time

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