Postgraduate PDip, MA

Security and Terrorism

Examine a variety of theoretical and empirical materials needed for analysing pressing questions, relating to war, security and peace.

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Overview

Gain a solid understanding of contemporary security challenges, from environmental degradation to gender based insecurity, and the ability to analyse these issues surrounding security and terrorism. Develop your research skills which will contribute to your specialist dissertation.

Specialise in quantitative methodology for political science, governance and war in cyberspace, the European Union, conflict resolution, and negotiation and mediation. You’ll develop the skills necessary for independent research and application to real world problems.

Reasons to study Security and Terrorism at Kent

  • You’ll receive high-quality teaching with cutting-edge research in a supportive environment
  • You’ll benefit from being taught by world leading experts at the cutting edge of research, actively engaged in advising government and shaping debates.
  • Be part of our vibrant, diverse and international student community, bringing different perspectives into dialogue and facilitating a global network of close connections.
  • You’ll gain the fundamental skills of analysis, interpretation and prediction, combined with the flexibility to follow your own interests.
  • We have high-profile engagement through the Global Europe Centre and the Conflict Analysis Research Centre, which crystallise our research, policy and practitioner networks into an annual schedule of events.

Your future

The School of Politics and International Relations has a dedicated Employability Coordinator who organises employability events within the School as well as providing students with assistance in securing graduate opportunities. Centrally, the Careers and Employability Service can help you plan for your future by providing one-to-one advice at any stage of your postgraduate studies.

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Fees and funding

January entry

The annual tuition fees for students starting this course in January 2025 can be found on the Student Finance page.

The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:

  • UK
  • International
  • UK
  • International

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.* If you are uncertain about your fee status please contact information@kent.ac.uk.

Your fee status

The University will assess your fee status as part of the application process. If you are uncertain about your fee status you may wish to seek advice from UKCISA before applying.

For details of when and how to pay fees and charges, please see our Student Finance Guide.

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General additional costs

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Next steps

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Learn more about the application process or begin your application by clicking on a link below. You will be able to choose your preferred year of entry once you have started your application. You can also save and return to your application at any time.

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Kent has risen 11 places in THE’s REF 2021 ranking, confirming us as a leading research university.

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