Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

Gain an understanding of the challenges of terrorism and counter-terrorism in this Masters at Royal Holloway as you learn from experts and practitioners working in the field. Our MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism is ever relevant. Just consider the multiple crises in the world today: the controversial proscription of Palestine Action, Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Hamas, and the threat of the far right at the polls.

Department: Law School | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Debates in Terrorism Studies, Debates in Counter-Terrorism Studies, Dissertation, Academic Integrity. Optional modules: History of Terrorism, The Psychology of Terrorism, Contemporary Forms of Terrorism, International Security, Media, War and Conflict and others.

Career pathways

Throughout the course you will have the opportunity to hear from and engage with external guest speakers from the public and private sectors, who will provide talks and briefings on a variety of career paths in the area of counter-terrorism.

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Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. Bachelor Lower Second Class Honours of equivalent in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Politics or a related subject in Social Sciences or Humanities. Alternatively, for applicants who have studied a degree within a STEM subject may be required to submit an essay or part of an dissertation from previous studies that demonstrates the ability of an argument or interrogation of a thesis. Applicants may be interviewed. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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