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International Security and Terrorism MA

University of Nottingham

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Course options

3 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course overview

Concerns about security and insecurity infiltrate our everyday lives. How does war and terrorism impact on migration? Do resource shortages due to climate change pose a growing threat? How is weapon screening at airports affecting travel? You'll cover all of these issues and more on this course.

You will be taught by experts at the forefront of research areas, such as:

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  • hybrid warfare
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  • proxy war
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  • secret intelligence
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  • the rise of Russia
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  • the war in Iraq

Our tutors have advised governments, spoken at the Pentagon, have experience working in Afghanistan, and have made appearances on television and radio, bringing real-world expertise to your learning and development.

You will explore key issues in international security, such as:

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  • international intervention
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  • conventional and nuclear deterrence
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  • insurgency and counterinsurgency
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  • peacemaking and peacekeeping

Our International Security and Terrorism MA course provides you with an understanding of the part played by international security within the broader field of international relations. It will also give you more specialised insights into the field of terrorism and counter-terrorism. The modules on this programme will enable you to explore these issues in relation to the security issues of particular regions of the world.

We also offer a placement scheme which gives you vital real-world experience. Students from the school recently worked at a NATO agency in Turkey.

This course can set you up for a career in the armed services, civil service, NGOs and policy research.

Careers

Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 22,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

University of Nottingham

  • University League Table

    30th

  • Campus address

    University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England

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A member of the Russell Group and Universitas 21 international network, Nottingham is a truly global university, welcoming students from over 150 countries.
Nottingham offers a range of prestigious international scholarships for high-achieving students from around the world.
Nottingham is known as one of the UK's top sporting universities. Its students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    20th out of 79

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    149 69%

    23rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    32nd

    34

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