Elements of some modules as part of the course structure for this MSc will be undertaken at Cranfield University at Shrivenham located on the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Security clearance will be required for completion of these modules. Please refer to our entry requirements section for more details, or see further about security clearance for Cranfield at Shrivenham.
Never before in history have the issues of what causes terrorism, how to combat it, and how to assess and manage the risks associated with it, attracted such wide international attention and controversy. The need for accessible, comprehensive and reliable research and education on terrorism and counterterrorism remains profound. This new MSc addresses those needs drawing on Cranfield’s expert staff and unique facilities to offer students an exceptional and cutting edge programme in this critical area.
Overview
- Start dateOctober
- Duration Full-time: MSc 11 months, PgDip and PgCert one year; Part-time: MSc three years, PgDip and PgCert two years
- DeliveryBy written and practical examinations, continuous assessment, project presentation and oral exam
- QualificationMSc, PgDip, PgCert
- Study typeFull-time / Part-time
- CampusCranfield campus
Course details
Course delivery
By written and practical examinations, continuous assessment, project presentation and oral exam
Modules
Keeping our courses up-to-date and current requires constant innovation and change. The modules we offer reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons. Changes may also be designed to improve the student learning experience or to respond to feedback from students, external examiners, accreditation bodies and industrial advisory panels.
To give you a taster, we have listed the compulsory and elective (where applicable) modules which are currently affiliated with this course. All modules are indicative only, and may be subject to change for your year of entry.
Compulsory modules
All the modules in the following list need to be taken as part of this course:
Strategies, Ideologies and Tactics of Terrorism
Understanding Terrorism and Counterterrorism
Elective modules
A selection of modules from the following list need to be taken as part of this course:
Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Terrorism (CBRN)
Counterterrorism and Intelligence
Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Capability
Negotiating with Violent Extremist and Terrorist Organisations
Fires, Explosions and their Investigation
Forensic Ballistic Investigations
Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence
Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics
Investigation and Evidence Collection
Protecting Critical National Infrastructure
Reasoning for Forensic Science
Terrorism Risk Management and Mitigation
Teaching team
You will be taught by Cranfield's leading experts with capability expertise, industry knowledge and collective subject research, as well as external speakers from industry and defence. The Student Academic Support lead for the MSc in Counterterrorism is Michelle Parcell and the Course Director is Dr Anastasia Filippidou. The teaching team includes:
Your career
We have entered an era where society faces critical issues in relation to terrorism and the fight against terrorism. The MSc Counterterrorism provides a rigorous, evidence-based qualification which will assist graduates to start careers in a wide variety of fields, including those related to security, policing, military, government policy, and international work. Beyond this, the MSc will help assist the careers of graduates who are already working in these and related fields.
