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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.
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.
Taught by supportive and passionate staff with years of experience in practice
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.
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.
Fees are:
*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 24/25 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 scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
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.
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.