Security and Terrorism

University of Kent
Postgraduate MA Full-time 1 Year SociologyPolitics

About this course

Gain a solid understanding of contemporary security challenges, from environmental degradation to gender based insecurity, and the ability to analyse these issues surrounding security and terrorism. Develop your research skills which will contribute to your specialist dissertation.

Reasons to study Security and Terrorism at Kent

  • You’ll receive high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment

  • you’ll benefit from being taught by world leading experts at the cutting edge of research, actively engaged in advising government and shaping debates.

  • be part of our vibrant, diverse and international student community, bringing different perspectives into dialogue and facilitating a global network of close connections. Read about our first town hall on Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity

  • you’ll gain the fundamental skills of analysis, interpretation and prediction, combined with the flexibility to follow your interest through a broad range of optional modules.

  • we have high-profile engagement through the Global Europe Centre and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, which crystallise our research, policy and practitioner networks into an annual schedule of events.

    What you’ll learn

    Specialise in quantitative methodology for political science, governance and war in cyberspace, the European Union, conflict resolution, and negotiation and mediation. You’ll develop the skills necessary for independent research and application to real world problems.

  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Canterbury

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MA

    Location: Canterbury

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    2434 Business and related research professionals
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MA
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Canterbury
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, Politics