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What's it like to study MSc Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies?

What's it like to study MSc Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies?

Thulasi, alumni, wearing graduation gown in front of Founders Building

“Royal Holloway’s MSc in Terrorism and Counter Terrorism greatly improved my confidence, particularly when through class discussion and debate. Excellent teaching staff created a safe and welcoming environment, where I didn’t feel judged and learned to express my opinions assertively. Not only did the course enable me to gain an internship as a Counter-terrorism researcher in Washington D.C., I applied my skills to team-working, on an international basis.”

Thulasi

 

Becca, alumna, smiling portrait photo

"Studying MSc Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies at Royal Holloway was a great experience that really set me up for a career in terrorism threat analysis. The lecturers provided me with a great foundation of knowledge and allowed me to select the optional modules that best suited my interests. I was able to build on the information I gained from my undergraduate degree in Criminology and Psychology at Royal Holloway whilst learning about how this knowledge applies within the security sector in the U.K. I have since gone on to work in threat intelligence and threat analysis where I can apply academic knowledge and real time intelligence to the current terrorist threat in the U.K. I highly recommend this course to anyone wanting to work in the counter-terrorism field or wanting to learn more about terrorism."

Becca

Senior Threat analyst

 

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