The MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence seeks to develop in students a critical understanding of the concept of terrorism and political violence within the context of a multidisciplinary approach to security studies.

Course information

The MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence is a taught postgraduate programme run by the School of International Relations.

Study in Terrorism and Political Violence examines selected approaches to knowledge generation around terrorism and counterterrorism and considers the development of new responses to terrorism and political violence.

Teaching format

The course is delivered through mixed-mode teaching, which involves traditional teaching in the form of lectures and tutorials alongside access to e-teaching facilities including online journals, podcast presentations and interviews by experts in the field.

Over the course of a year, students will take four taught modules followed by a three-month research period finishing in the submission of a 15,000-word dissertation. Assessment comprises coursework including essays and projects.

Every MLitt student is assigned a dissertation supervisor who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process.

Careers

Students who graduate from the MLitt in Terrorism and Political Violence go on to work in various professional fields including:

• law
• policy research and consultancy
• non-governmental organisations
• charities
• international organisations
• civil service
• publishing.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.