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MSc Terrorism Studies - unique new postgraduate programme launched at University of East London

Monday 24 July 2006

This September sees the launch of an innovative Masters degree in Terrorism Studies at the University of East London (UEL).

MSc Terrorism Studies, the first programme of its kind in the UK, will offer students the opportunity to develop a thorough understanding of the theory and nature of both terrorism and counterterrorism. 

Taught by leading experts in the fields of terrorism, criminology, international law and human rights, the new programme will examine its increasingly critical subject matter from a wide variety of perspectives.

Professor Andrew Silke, Director of the new MSc, has conducted extensive research into the psychology of terrorism, and is a member of both the United Nations Roster of Terrorism Experts and the International Association for Counter-terrorism and Security Professionals, as well as a prominent media commentator in the wake of last year’s London bombings.

Professor Silke, Field Leader in Criminology at the University of East London, said: “Terrorism and the fight against terrorism have become critical issues for modern society. This distinctive Masters programme draws upon key strengths of UEL’s School of Law to engage students in informed debate and critical appraisal of the major issues and latest developments.

"Graduates will obtain a valuable qualification that will allow them to develop careers in a wide variety of fields, including those related to security, policing, policy, and international work.”

To mark the launch of the new MSc, a one-day conference, entitled ‘Fighting Terrorism – Critical Lessons and Key Issues for the 21st Century’, will take place at UEL’s Stratford campus on Friday 15 September.

Leading international experts on terrorism and counterterrorism will address the current state of knowledge in their fields and examine critical lessons to be learnt from the past and key issues involved in the current ‘war on terror’.

MSc Terrorism Studies is available on a full- and part-time basis, with all classes taking place in the evenings. For further information, contact School of Law registrar, Clare Olley, on 020 8223 2371 or c.m.olley@uel.ac.uk.

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