The Violence, Terrorism and Security MA at Queen's University Belfast is designed for those seeking to understand and critically engage with the complex dynamics of political violence, conflict analysis, and global security challenges. This postgraduate programme equips you with in-depth knowledge of terrorism studies, security studies, and peace science, exploring how different academic disciplines approach these critical issues. You will gain a comprehensive understanding from theoretical perspectives to quantitative methodologies, preparing you to analyse and address the root causes and consequences of conflict and insecurity in our world.
This Master's degree is studied on campus full-time over one year, structured across three semesters. You will take six modules, including three core modules in the first semester, followed by one core and two elective modules in the second. The programme culminates in a substantial dissertation of no more than 15,000 words, allowing you to conduct independent research. You will develop cross-cutting transferable skills and graduate with the analytical expertise to pursue careers in government, international organisations, NGOs, or further academic research in security and conflict studies.