Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies MSc

Gain an understanding of the challenges of terrorism and counter-terrorism in this Masters at Royal Holloway as you learn from experts and practitioners working in the field. Our MSc in Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism is ever relevant. Just consider the multiple crises in the world today: the controversial proscription of Palestine Action, Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Hamas, and the threat of the far right at the polls. You’ll explore how we define and research terrorism. Examine the role states play in countering terrorism, and even propagating terrorism. And analyse the terrorist exploitation of social media. Our academics have published major works on psychology in terrorism, gender and extremism, and the use of new technologies by radicals.

Bachelor Upper Second Class Honours of equivalent in Law, Criminology, Psychology, Politics or a related subject in Social Sciences or Humanities.