Some of this MSc will be delivered at Cranfield University at Shrivenham located on the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom. Security clearance will be required as part of the application process. Please refer to our entry requirements section for more details, or see further about security clearance for Cranfield at Shrivenham.
Please be aware of the following application deadlines: 12th June 2023 (International) / 21st July 2023 (UK)..
Overview
- Start dateOctober
- DurationFull-time: MSc 11 months, PgDip and PgCert one year; Part-time: MSc three years, PgDip and PgCert two years
- DeliveryTaught modules 60%, research project 40%
- QualificationMSc, PgDip, PgCert
- Study typeFull-time / Part-time
- CampusCranfield campus
Why this course?
The MSc Counterterrorism, Risk Management and Resilience pathway is specifically tailored for students interested in developing a career in the risk management or insurance sectors with a focus on protective security against terrorism and related threats. This pathway should appeal particularly to candidates who are either serving or recently retired from government, military or policing agencies, or those who are already in the risk management or insurance space who want to specialise in counterterrorism risk management and protective security.
Course details
The taught modules are delivered from October to April.
Teaching methods vary from module to module but include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and individual supervision. The emphasis is on student participation and small group work within a supportive learning environment.
Our education philosophy is led by the basic principles of:
• Research led teaching – through a course team that are active researchers or practitioners
• Learning through assessment methods - we view assessment as part of the learning process, with a variety of assessment methods extending the curriculum and transferable skills
Students on the part-time programme complete all of the compulsory modules based on a flexible schedule that will be agreed with the Course Director.
Course delivery
Taught modules 60%, research project 40%
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reflect the needs of business and industry and the research interests of our staff and, as a result, may change or be withdrawn due to research developments, legislation changes or for a variety of other reasons.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
Terrorism Risk Management and Mitigation
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
Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence
Introduction to Fire Investigation
Protecting Critical National Infrastructure
Terrorism and the Law
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 Course Director is Professor Andrew Silke 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 in Counterterrorism Risk Management and Resilience 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.
