This programme analyses the phenomena of terrorism and political violence as perpetrated by both state and non-state actors, drawing on various disciplines within the social sciences. You explore the theoretical, methodological and ethical debates relating to the study of state and non-state violence, and we consider their implications for various international actors and policymakers.

You have input from research-active staff with considerable expertise in the fields of international relations, sociology and criminology.

Course content

• Terrorism and Modern Society
• Terrorism and National Security
• Philosophy and Methodology of Politics and International Relations
• Three other modules chosen from within the School of Politics and International Relations and the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
• Dissertation

The programme is also offered in a two-year, 120 ECTS credit format, comprising nine taught modules followed by a dissertation.

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework plus the dissertation.

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Roxanne Devine
School of Politics and International Relations, Rutherford College,
University of Kent, Canterbury, Kent CT2 7NX, UK
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Michael Sewell
Brussels School of International Studies,
University of Kent at Brussels, Boulevard de la Plaine 5, 1050, Brussels, Belgium
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