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Postgraduate Diploma in Violence, Terrorism and Security

Overview
Programme Content
Opportunities for Careers
Special Features

Aim

This programme provides dynamic and critical study in violence, terrorism and international security. It challenges accepted wisdom and opens up the debate about the role of violence in relation to political power in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. The aim is to help students develop a critical and analytical approach to problems in history and the contemporary world of violence, terrorism and security.

Contact details

Professor Adrian Gulke
School of Politics, International Studies and Philosophy
Tel: +44 (0)28 9097 3655
Email: a.guelke@qub.ac.uk
WWW: http://www.qub.ac.uk/pisp

Entrance Requirements

Normally a 2.1 Honours degree or above, or equivalent recognised qualification in Politics, International Studies or a related subject.

Additional Information for International Students

Applicants who are non-EEA nationals must satisfy the UK Border Agency (UKBA) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes, normally by providing evidence of one of the following:

  • IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or

  • TOEFL* score of 92 (Internet-based test) with minimum scores of 21 for Listening, 22 for Reading, 23 for Speaking and 21 for Writing, or

  • INTO English for Postgraduate Study/Pre-sessional score of 65% with not less than 55% in any component, or

  • INTO Graduate Diploma English for Academic Purposes score of 60% with not less than 40% in any component
*Taken within the last 2 yrs. Please click here for more on English Language requirements for EEA and non-EEA nationals.

Duration

1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

Number of places

25 maximum

Teaching Times

Afternoon and evening.

Funding

Normally these degrees are self-funded. Any School bursaries and other scholarship competitions are advertised on the School's website

Programme Content

Six taught modules, plus a dissertation of no more than 15,000 words.

Students will take:
Approaches to Research Design
Conflict Intervention
Global Terrorism
International Security
Violence, Terrorism and Security
Plus one module from the following:
International Political Economy
International Political Philosophy
Ireland and Europe
Issues in European Governance
Politics of the Republic of Ireland

Assessment

Examination and continuous assessment.

Opportunities for Careers

All of the MA programmes offered in the School provide an appropriate basis for those who wish to proceed to Doctoral study. In addition, our graduates go on to a wide range of careers in both the public and private sectors.

Special Features

It is also possible to study for a Diploma in each of the areas covered by the MA programmes. The Diploma is constructed around the coursework elements of the MA programmes. On successful completion of the coursework, it is possible to complete the dissertation for an award of MA.

last updated 26.10.11