Cyber Crime and Terrorism (Taught)

Cyber crime and terrorism are among the biggest threats facing society, and are key priorities for government at all levels. This MA will give you an in-depth understanding of the constantly changing nature of online crimes, terrorism and criminal behaviour, opening up a range of exciting career opportunities.

Learning from industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain knowledge of the threats, trends, issues and responses in terrorism and cybersecurity, as well as the crucial ethical questions.

Our cyber crime and terrorism programme will equip you to confront transnational threats that undermine security, governance and human rights. By critically analysing cyber-enabled crime, extremism and digital vulnerabilities, you can develop advanced skills to contribute to global resilience, policy innovation and ethical strategies that address complex international security issues.

Why Cyber Crime and Terrorism at Swansea?

This programme brings together expertise from criminology, legal studies and political science, allowing you to build interdisciplinary knowledge.

As a postgraduate student in the Department of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy, you will be part of a thriving academic environment that is committed to excellence in teaching and research, while offering an exceptional student experience.

This MA is unique as it gives you the opportunity to:

• Engage directly with project work, and with stakeholders, who can provide insights and cutting-edge knowledge of cyber crime and terrorism
• Build strong relationships with national and international partners, including policymakers, government and industrial security practitioners, military organisations and communities

You will also be joining a department that has a strong reputation for research – as 83.3% of our research produces considerable impact in terms of its reach and significance (REF 2021).