Terrorism and Security is a study that focuses on making the world safer for everyone. It is a discipline that allows students to learn about the history of terrorism, the concept of radicalisation, terrorism in cyberspace and contemporary terrorism. The study helps in developing the comprehensive knowledge and understanding of terrorism and its complex social, political, domestic and international contexts alongside other contemporary security related issues.

Terrorism and Security is an interdisciplinary field that draws from other disciplines like history, international relations, sociology and political science. Courses are varied with some courses teaching students about terrorist groups and their strategies and some focus on analysing the impact of terrorist activity on people. Students learn counter-terrorism measures and policies and ways on how to implement them efficiently and the key priority is achieving and maintaining security for people both locally and globally.

Students with a degree in this field will gain theoretical and empirical skills that are required to analyse and understand the issues of terrorism and security. They will be equipped with a range of research-based and practical skills that make them eligible for careers in various fields as well as the resources to pursue further studies.

Study levels:

Courses in Terrorism and Security are offered by different colleges and universities at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. These include:

• Pre-Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity Fundamentals
• Pre-Bachelor’s Degree in War, Peace and International Relations
• Pre-Bachelor’s Degree in War and Security Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs
• Bachelor’s Degree in Cyber Security and Behaviour
• Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Arts in Policing Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Police Studies
• Bachelor’s Degree in Security Management
• Associate’s Degree in Counter-Terrorism Studies
• Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Security and Data Governance
• Pre-master’s degree in Terrorism, International Crime, and Global Security
• Master of Arts in Terrorism and Security Studies
• Master of Arts in International Affairs
• Master of Arts in Corruption and Governance
• Master Degree in Law and Security
• Master of Science in Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism
• Master Degree in Conflict and Terrorism Studies
• Master of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management
• Master of Arts in Global Security and Strategy
• Master of Arts in International Security
• Master of Science in Peace and Development Work
• Master of Science in Humanitarianism, Aid, and Conflict
• Master’s Degree in Counter-Terrorism Studies
• Ph.D. in Security Studies
• Ph.D. in International Relations and Political Science
• Ph.D. in Strategy and Security
• Ph.D. in International Conflict Analysis

Specialisations:

In the scope of Terrorism and Security, choosing a specialisation will help students focus on a particular area in order to develop specific skills and knowledge in accordance with their interests and career goals.

The following is a list of the areas of specialisation under Terrorism and Security:

• Threat and Response to Terrorism
• Contemporary Security and Intelligence
• Domestic Security
• Strategic and Security Studies
• Global and Local Organised Crime
• Global Security Challenges
• Cybersecurity
• Violent Extremism
• International Politics
• Dictators and Democrats
• Conflict Resolution
• Contemporary Terrorism
• Radicalism
• Terrorist Propaganda and Communication
• Terrorist Financing
• Transnational Organised Crime
• Right-Wing Extremism and Terrorism.

Employability:

A degree in Terrorism and Security enables graduates to broaden their horizons, providing them with a competitive edge in a global market with a wide variety of areas such as the security sector, including intelligence agencies, government agencies and public office, the military, NGOs, academia, businesses and corporations, and the media among many other possibilities.

Job titles include:

• Security Analyst
• Intelligence Analyst
• Risk Analyst
• Law Enforcement Officer
• Diplomat
• Foreign Affairs Official
• Counterterrorism Analyst
• Emergency Management Director
• Director of Political Violence Forecasting
• Research Advisor
• Foreign Policy Fellow
• Lecturer / Professor
• Armed Forces