Terrorism, Extremism and Political Violence MLitt

Terrorism and extremism are the subject of detailed media coverage, public curiosity and policy concern. This programme explores these phenomena with a focus on history, evolution, causation and effectiveness.<br/><br/>You will study how terrorism and extremism emerged and changed over time, how networked society creates opportunities for extremist actors to communicate and coordinate, and why the responses employed to prevent further violence can vary widely.<br/><br/><br/>• Critically examine scholarly and practitioner knowledge, and develop skills around effective research, analysis and presentation.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Designed for those who have no previous experience with these topics, or for those who may have some scholarly or practical experience with these topics who are looking to learn more about the causes and consequences of terrorism, extremism and political violence.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The range of optional modules allows you to tailor your learning to develop expertise in the areas most relevant to your research interests or career aspirations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The flexible pace of study allows you to adjust your learning to work around your schedule.<br/><br/>