Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies (MCTS)
Politics & Policy
A course by
University of Auckland
Advance your understanding of the causes, dynamics and consequences of political violence, and explore approaches to its prevention and resolution in this interdisciplinary master's programme.
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Core skills this course teaches
Understand the causes and dynamics of conflict and terrorism
Develop advanced knowledge of the origins, dynamics, and escalation of conflicts and acts of terrorism on local and global scales.
Analyse approaches to conflict prevention and resolution
About This Course
The Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies enables students to make sense of conflict, build safer communities, and contribute to a more secure world. Students will study the causes, dynamics, and consequences of political violence, including topics such as war, ethnic and religious conflict, cybercrime, terrorism, radicalisation, and the ethical challenges of war. Learning is led by internationally experienced staff and prepares graduates for careers in policy, governance, peacekeeping, and security. The qualification offers taught and research pathways with options for a dissertation or thesis, depending on entry background.
Course Content
- Causes, dynamics, and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism
- Ethics of war
- War studies
- Ethnic and religious conflict
- Cybercrime
- Terrorism and radicalisation
- Research design in empirical political inquiry
- Dissertation or thesis project
- Elective advanced topics in Politics
Entry Requirements
Entry from undergraduate qualification for 180 point taught programme
Build towards these roles
Conflict analystCounterterrorism analystDevelopment consultantDisaster management specialistHumanitarian workerIntelligence analystPeace and reconciliation advisorPolicy advisor
