Terrorism and Cyber Warfare LLM

Explore counter-terrorism provisions as they operate within England and Wales. Consider global responses to terrorism-related issues. Develop an international perspective on countering terrorism, cyberterrorism and cyber warfare.

North East Postgraduate Discount

Overview

This Terrorism and Cyber Warfare LLM allows you to develop specialist knowledge in counter-terrorism and cyberterrorism provisions, by examining how they operate within England and Wales. You'll delve into some of the global challenges that arise when facing threats from terrorism, cyberterrorism and cyber warfare and critically consider the responses that have followed terrorist events.

Throughout your studies, you'll be supported by a teaching team with extensive research experience in terrorism and cyber warfare.

Why us?

Taught by supportive and passionate staff with years of experience in practice

Course structure

We use a wide variety of teaching and learning methods which include weekly three-hour workshops. These are interactive and require a high level of preparation. The research project and dissertation are supervised by your tutor.

Compared to an undergraduate course, you will find that this masters course requires a higher level of independent working. Assessment is by written coursework, usually a 5,000 word essay for each taught module.

Modules on this course include:

Advanced Legal Skills (30 credits)
International Perspectives in Law (30 credits)
Applied Legal Methods (30 credits)
Terrorism and Cyber Warfare (30 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)

Some modules have prerequisites. Read more about what this means in our Help and Advice article.

Facilities

You’ll be based at the Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter’s, on the banks of the River Wear. The campus is within minutes walking distance from the coast. You’ll have access to excellent library resources and comprehensive facilities.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is:

Qualification	Minimum grade
a Canadian bachelor's degree	GPA 2.40
a USA bachelor's degree	GPA 2.5

If you already hold a postgraduate qualification, please see our Applying for additional postgraduate degrees Help and Advice article.

If you don't meet our standard entry requirements, you can take one of the foundation pathways at our partners ONCAMPUS Sunderland. Find out more information and whether your course is eligible on our ONCAMPUS page.

If your qualification is not listed above, please contact the Student Administration team at studentadmin@sunderland.ac.uk for further advice.

We usually require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree in a relevant area.

We also welcome applications from students who have experience in a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. To discuss your application, please get in touch and the Programme Leader will be able to advise.

If English is not your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Is your qualification not displaying here? For international qualifications, search our full list of international entry requirements for this course.

Fees and finance

Fees are:

£7,000 if you are from the UK/Europe*
£15,000 if you are an international student

*European Union (EU), EEA (European Economic Area), and Swiss nationals who do not qualify for the EU Settlement Scheme are classed as international, however, for 23/24 admission you will receive a European student fee scholarship and will pay the home tuition fee rate for the duration of your studies. The discounted fee will be reflected in your offer letter. Learn more in our Help and Advice article.

Take a look at the Your Finances section to find out about the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.

This information was correct at the time of publication.

The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's by night

Career ready

This LLM course equips you with advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law. As a result, you will have an important edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, human rights organisations, international campaigning groups and other areas related to the legal profession.

Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates.

You’ll also be better equipped for applying for training contracts or pupillages if this is appropriate to your career.

Sunderland Student Law Society

As part of the Faculty of Law, you will be able to join the University of Sunderland Student Law Society which will give you access to law society career events, newsletters, and discounted social events. You will also be able to attend events put on by our research hub which includes our guest speaker programme, and you will have the opportunity to be involved with our student journal: the Sunderland Journal of Law and Criminology.

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Contact

Contact the Student Helpline for further information about studying at the University of Sunderland:

0191 515 3000

student.helpline@sunderland.ac.uk

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Page last updated: 10 July 2023

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