International Security and Risk Management (Counter Terrorism)
Understanding complex risks and the dangers they pose, is crucial to managing security and countering threats in a global world.
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Key Course Details
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Start Date
September
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Location
Pontypridd
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Campus Code
A
Fees
Home students
£10,250*
International students
£16,000*
- Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.
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Start Date
September
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Location
Pontypridd
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Campus Code
A
Fees
Home students
£1,140*
- Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits.
This programme focuses on key issues in international security – how we can identify and counter them. It explores critical issues, such as terrorism, hybrid warfare and organised crime, and examines how such global risks can be managed by international organisations, governments and companies.
DESIGNED FOR
If you are already working in security or risk management, or have aspirations of working in the field, our MSc International Security and Risk Management will help you gain a deeper and practical knowledge of the risks and security challenges of our times and develop solutions to tackle them.
Career Paths
- National Security Analyst
- Counter-Terrorism Analyst
- Risk Analyst
- Cyber-Security Specialist
- Intelligence Analyst
Skills Taught
- Critical Thinking
- Data collection
- Data analysis
- Risk analysis
- Communication
Course Highlights
Module Overview
This course is highly flexible and can be tailored to your needs and preferences. You are required to complete modules worth a total of 180 credits for the successful completion of the course including 7 modules worth 20 credits each and 1 module (research project) worth 40 credits.
All students will complete 8 modules worth 180 credits in total: 6 core modules (20 credits each), 1 optional module (20 credits) and the dissertation module (40 credits).
- International Security Theories and Methods
- Terrorism and Counter-terrorism in Europe
- Intelligence Studies
- Risk Management and Analysis
- Terrorism, Hybrid Warfare And Conflict Analysis In Europe And Beyond
- Radicalisation, Psychology and Migration in Terrorism Studies
- Terrorism, the Middle Eastern Conflict and Europe
- Dissertation
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A 2:2 Honours degree in a relevant subject or appropriate professional qualification(s). Relevant subjects include, but are not limited to, Policing, Criminology/Criminal Justice, Sociology, Business Management, Public Services, and Psychology. Your application should demonstrate a clear interest in the course.
Those without the formal qualifications above are encouraged to apply if they have relevant experience in the sector. You will be considered on an individual basis where appropriate experience is taken into account.
The course also provides special access to serving and former armed services personnel.
Additional requirements include:
Please note that whilst this course does not require a DBS Check for entry, some professions will not consider candidates who have certain types of criminal convictions. Therefore, if you have a criminal conviction and you are considering a particular career path we would recommend that you check with the relevant professional body or refer to their recruitment policy to make sure that your conviction will not disadvantage you.
International applications welcomed:
We welcome international applications with equivalent qualifications of our entry requirements. For more details related to your country of residence please view our dedicated country pages.
English language requirements
International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.
Equivalents can be located on our country.
If you have previously studied through the medium of English IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your English Language pages is not featured, please contact us.
If you do not meet the English entry criteria please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.
Contextual offers
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, including your background (where you live and the school or college that you attended for example), your experiences and individual circumstances (as a care leaver, for example). This is referred to as a contextual offer and we receive data from UCAS to support us in making these decisions.
USW prides itself on its student experience and we support our students to achieve their goals and become a successful graduate. This approach helps us to support students who have the potential to succeed and who may have faced barriers that make it more difficult to access university.
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Whether you a have a question about your course, fees and funding, the application process or anything else, there are plenty of ways you can get in touch and we'd to talk to you. You can contact our friendly admissions team by phone, email or chat to us online.
Fees and Funding
£10,250
per year*£16,000
per year*£1,140
per 20 credits*ADDITIONAL COSTS
As a student of USW, you’ll have access to lots of free resources to support your study and learning, such as textbooks, publications, online journals, laptops, and plenty of remote-access resources. Whilst in most cases these resources are more than sufficient in supporting you with completing your course, additional costs, both obligatory and optional, may be required or requested for the likes of travel, memberships, experience days, stationery, printing, or equipment.
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Course Highlights
How you’ll learn
You have the choice to study either online or on campus. You will be taught in small groups, which enables us to make sessions highly interactive and engaging. Our online learning environment, Blackboard, will provide you with high-quality course resources.
The MSc programme also offers students an opportunity to use advanced simulators, like Hydra. This will give you an advantage on the job market as you will be an expert in designing and operating in different scenario-building situations to identify threats and to conceive constructive and tailor-made solutions for complex security scenarios. Students will also have the opportunity to engage in extra-curricular activities, such as EuroSim, which is an annual transatlantic simulation of the European Union. You will be assessed through a range of assignments, including reports and presentations, which will enable you to develop the skills you need for your future career.
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Teaching staff
This course is taught by an international team of staff who are all at the cutting-edge of the subject. They are all members of the International Centre for Policing and Security (ICPS), which is the UK's oldest policing and security centre. They have strong expertise that they combine with practical experience. This ensures that you are taught the latest developments on your subject and benefit from their contacts and professional experience. All staff members are engaged in international research projects and events and you will have plenty of opportunities to get involved too.
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Facilities
Students will benefit from excellent facilities, which include the Hydra Simulation Centre. It is a unique learning and teaching facility used to conduct immersive, simulated scenarios. Some modules on this course contain a simulation exercise that is run using Hydra. This will help you develop your decision-making and leadership skills.
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