In the ever-changing landscape of global security challenges and sub-state conflicts, this programme addresses the phenomena of terrorism and insurgency in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries.
This programme will enable you to gain advanced insights into the history of terrorism, from state- sponsored terrorism in the Cold War period and urban terrorists in Western Europe to the emergence of radical Islamism in the form of Al-Qaeda and ISIS. You will explore the dilemmas of preserving democratic liberties whilst developing counter-terrorism strategies and assessing the necessity and effectiveness of anti-terrorism legislation in the UK, the US and beyond.
You will consider the wider political context and causes of radicalisation and terrorist violence, specifically analysing the geo-politics of the Middle East to appreciate the complex situation in Afghanistan, where the Taliban is resurgent, as well as Pakistan, Syria, and Iraq.
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Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIED5512M | Insurgency | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| PIED5570M | Terrorism | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| PIED5800M | Dissertation | 60 | 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth), 1 Oct to 30 Sep (12mth) | PFP |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIED5210M | Africa in the Contemporary World | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5323M | European Defence and Security Analysis | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5522M | Global Security: Concepts and Debates | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5525M | Gender Perspectives on Global Security Challenges | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5569M | Counterterrorism | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5652M | Global Governance | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIED5213M | Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5400M | The Rise of China | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5520M | Global Security Challenges | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5548M | The Responsibility to Protect | 30 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PIED5582M | Environmental Security and Risk | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PIED5660M | Ethics and Politics of Migration and Citizenship | 30 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
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