MA Cyber Crime and Terrorism at Swansea University

Programme overview

An MA giving in-depth understanding of the changing nature of online crime, terrorism and criminal behaviour, taught by industry experts, covering threats, trends, issues and responses in terrorism and cybersecurity and the ethical questions they raise.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Crime in Cyberspace, Cyber Security, Online Propaganda and Radicalisation, a Guest Lecture Series, Human Rights and Terrorism Online, Research Methods and Ethics and Countering Violent Extremism Online, followed by a 60-credit dissertation or research project. A competitive summer internship with a partner organisation is available.

Career pathways

Knowledge gained applies to government and private-sector priority areas in cyber crime and online terrorism; internship partners in recent years have included the Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism, RUSI and Resolver.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Ideally a 2:1 undergraduate degree in criminology and criminal justice or a cognate discipline (social policy, law, psychology, sociology, computer science, politics; arts and humanities graduates with a social or community justice focus also welcome). Candidates with a 2:2 or relevant professional experience may also be considered. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in each component, the Swansea University English Test, or TOEFL 88 with at least Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,650 a year (2027/28). UK fee, 1-year full-time, September 2027 start Source

International applicants: GBP 21,900 a year (2027/28). International fee, 1-year full-time, September 2027 start Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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