International Security and Terrorism MA

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? Youll cover all of these issues and more on this course.<br/><br/>You will be taught by experts at the forefront of research areas, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- hybrid warfare<br/><br/><br/>- proxy war<br/><br/><br/>- secret intelligence<br/><br/><br/>- the rise of Russia<br/><br/><br/>- the war in Iraq<br/><br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You will explore key issues in international security, such as:<br/><br/><br/>- international intervention<br/><br/><br/>- conventional and nuclear deterrence<br/><br/><br/>- insurgency and counterinsurgency<br/><br/><br/>- peacemaking and peacekeeping<br/><br/><br/>The course will also develop your understanding of counter-terrorist techniques and provide you with an in-depth study of security issues in particular regions of the world.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This course can set you up for a career in the armed services, civil service, NGOs and policy research.