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Security and Terrorism – (M.Sc.)
University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
Politics and International Relations
| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,256 - ≈ € 13,116 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Canterbury / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Canterbury Campus
This programme analyses the phenomena of terrorism and political violence as perpetrated by both state and non-state actors, drawing on various disciplines within the Social Sciences. Students will explore the theoretical, methodological, and ethical debates relating to the study of state and non-state violence, and we will consider their implications for various international actors and policy-makers. Students will have input from research-active staff with considerable expertise in the fields of International Relations, Sociology and Criminology.
Career options
Student completing this course will have gained the knowledge and understanding to embrace a wide range of careers such as policy and governance, international organisations and NGO's, and the professions as well as further postgrduate study by research.
Contents
Programme structure
* Terrorism and Modern Society
* Terrorism and National Security
* Philosophy and Methodology of Politics and International Relations
* Three other modules chosen from within the School of Politics and International Relations and the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
* Dissertation
The programme is also offered in a two-year, 120 ECTS credit format, comprising nine taught modules followed by a dissertation.
Assessment
Assessment is by coursework plus the dissertation.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
English language requirements
IELTS
* 6.5 incl
* 6.0 reading
* 6.0 writing
* 5.5 listening
* 5.5 speaking
TOEFL internet-based
* 90 incl
* 22 reading
* 21 writing
* 21 listening
* 23 speaking
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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