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MA Security, Terrorism and Insurgency – (M.A.)
University of Leeds
Faculty of Education, Social Sciences and Law
| Location: | Leeds / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leeds
The programme introduces students to the history of terrorism from state sponsored terrorists in the Cold War Period, urban terrorists in Western Europe in the 1970s, the IRA in Northern Ireland, to the emergence of radical Islam and Al Qaeda in the 1990s. It invites you to confront the hard dilemmas of preserving democratic liberties while developing effective counterterrorism strategies and assess the necessity for and the effectiveness of anti-terrorism legislation in Britain, the United States and other countries.
You will study the wider political context and the causes of radicalisation and terrorist violence including the analysis of the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the war in Iraq as well as an in-depth study of the geopolitics of the Middle East.
The University of Leeds has internationally recognized expertise in security, international and domestic law, media studies, the sociology of radicalisation and weapons of mass destruction as they relate to terrorism.
As US President Obama takes office and a new approach to the challenge of terrorism is developing, practitioners can benefit from increasing their understanding of one of the most important issues affecting government and law enforcement.
Contents
The course has two compulsory, and 90 credits of optional modules to total 180 credits.
Compulsory Modules
Terrorism and Security (30 credits) examines the phenomenon of terrorism in the 20th and 21st century, and its impact on international security. You will investigate the politics and strategies of terrorism, the structure and dynamic of terror group operations, terrorist technologies and tactics, and analyse state and non-state terror. You will study national liberation movements, the Arab-Israeli conflict and terrorism in the Middle East, urban terror in Europe and radical Islam.
Terrorism and Security Dissertation (60 credits) leads you through the process of developing a deeper understanding of a particular topic in terrorism and security through independent research and the preparation of an extended piece of writing. You agree a research topic with your supervisor and write a 12,000 word dissertation that demonstrates your research skills, your ability to assess information, and appraise relevant concepts and theories.
Optional ModulesIn addition to the compulsory modules, you also choose 90 credits worth of modules from the following list:
* Contemporary International Security (15 credits)
* Contemporary Issues in Nuclear Non-Proliferation and WMD (15 credits)
* The Situation Room (15 credits)
* Policing Post-Conflict Cities (15 credits)
* International Law and the War on Terror (15 credits)
* European Defence and Security Analysis (15 credits)
* Politics of Intelligence (15 credits)
* Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance (30 credits)
* Contemporary Politics of the Middle East (30 credits)
* International Law and Ethics in the War on Terror (30 credits)
Please note module options may be subject to change and are subject to availability.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
If you wish to apply for these programmes, you should normally hold a good honours degree (upper second class or first class) in a Social Science discipline, or an equivalent professional qualification. Relevant experience will be taken into account.
The School keeps its requirements under review, please contact the School directly for latest requirements. The University's Language Centre offers courses in English and can provide more details on your English requirements.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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