King's College London, United Kingdom, Strand

Terrorism, Security and Society, M.A.

Course Highlights

The Terrorism, Security & Society MA is an interdisciplinary programme 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.

Career Opportunities

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Course Overview

On this programme, 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. Key benefits I want to find another Master Course 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. The complex nature of terrorism and counter terrorism demands a multi-dimensional and multi-disciplinary analysis. The programme provides an overview of the related theories and paradigms and will prepare you to undertake further research or to enter careers that require an understanding of these issues. They will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of one of the most contested concepts in contemporary discourse terrorism and its relationship with relevant and related issues in the field of security studies. Career prospects War Studies graduates go on to work for NGOs, the FCO, the MOD, the Home Office, NATO, the UN or pursue careers in journalism, finance, academia, the diplomatic services, the armed forces and more. Recent posts held by our alumni include Threat Analyst, Director of Political Violence Forecasting, Research Advisor at NATO Defence College, Foreign Policy Fellow.

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses include: Terrorism & Counter Terrorism Armchair Intelligence Open Sources & Online Investigation Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism Home Grown Radicalisation & Counter-Radicalisation in Western Europe & North America Responding to Terrorism Lecturers Dr Brooke Rogers

English Entry Requirement

7

Contact Details

King's College London