This hugely topical course will enable you to get to grips with the theory and practice of terrorism and counter-terrorism. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some have just finished their undergraduate studies, often in social sciences, criminology, politics or similar subjects, and are aiming for a career in a criminal justice or related role. Others are already working for the police, prison service or in another crime or security-related role. All classes take place in the evening, so you will have the flexibility to keep working if you wish. To thrive on this course you should be motivated, open-minded and willing to engage with different perspectives, working in groups as well as on your own. As a master’s student you will be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study and research, but you will have the support of committed staff and an enthusiastic group of fellow students. Digital and social media mean that terrorist atrocities are today just a mouse click away, with the terror threat frequently leading the news agenda. But how can you really makes sense of what’s going on? This course will provide the context and theoretical framework to give you insights into this ubiquitous subject. You will study various perspectives on terrorism and counter-terrorism and learn about transnational organised crime. Most of the assessment is by coursework and you will produce a dissertation. By studying this course you will also be opened up to a network of employers through the strong links our staff have with leading figures in the field of counter-terrorism. Many people who take this course are already working in – or progress into – a career that is directly relevant to this master’s degree. Through this course you will gain a depth and breadth of knowledge and understanding about a wide range of terrorism and counter-terrorism-related topics.