Hello, and a very warm welcome to the Taught MSc Counter-Terrorism and Security. We are excited to welcome you to Canterbury Christ Church University and to take you on a journey through terrorism, political violence, security, state violence, counter-terrorism responses, human rights among other topics. All together, these topics paint the picture of a complex and inter-connected world with a wide variety of issues that need understanding and addressing. Your involvement in the course is a first step on your journey to understanding, analysing and engaging with these issues and will set you on a career path to contribute to their solutions. You will be taught by a variety of lecturers including practitioners and academics and we look forward to engaging with you over your time with us. A number of speaker events, critical incident simulations and other activities will also be available to you which will enable you to really become part of the conversation around these issues. If you have any further questions don't hesitate to reach out.

The Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!

CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 18th September 2024. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.

We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.

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If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.

Silke, A. (2019) Routledge Handbook of Terrorism Counterterrorism, Routledge, UK