Terrorism, Security & Society

Terrorism, Security & Society is an interdisciplinary programme involving history, political science, international relations, sociology and social psychology and risk studies. The focus will vary from a strong emphasis on security and counterterrorism issues through to a critical social science approach and analysis of societal response and adaptation.

• Our unrivalled mix of ‘professional’ (e.g. Police, security, law, media) and ‘traditional’ (e.g. Psychology, Classics, War Studies, Geography) students creates an interactive, engaging and dynamic classroom experience.
• The potential to link your MA dissertation with Government and other professional departments in order to gain exclusive access and hands-on experience.
• Close links and regular speakers from Government and emergency response organisations gives students insights and up-to-the-minute knowledge of the subject area
• The Department of War Studies is unique in the UK and one of very few university departments in the world devoted exclusively to the study of war as a human phenomenon.
• The Department has an excellent reputation as a graduate training institution and is recognised by the British Academy, the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Economic and Social Research council as a training institution for War Studies.
• Located in the heart of London.