2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue
MA Security, Terrorism and Insurgency Part-time
Programme code: | MA-SEC/T&IP | UCAS code: | |
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Duration: | 24 Months | Method of Attendance: | Part Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Jack Holland | Contact address: | J.Holland@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 180
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
Good honours degree or equivalent. English language in line with current POLIS requirements
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
The School of Politics and International Studies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
The School of Politics and International Studies MA Examination Board
Programme specification:
This programme introduces students to all aspects of contemporary international security. It includes the structure of global
security, relations between the major powers, approaches to the study of arms control and nuclear deterrence, contemporary
issues in the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the evolving nature of inter-state warfare, international crisis
regions, the "new wars" involving non-state actors and the relationship between development and security as well as legal
approaches to the use of force.
Students should acquire an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the history of terrorism since World War II, of modern
insurgency and other sub-state conflicts, and theoretical and practical approaches to counterinsurgency, with in-depth
knowledge of the cases of Iraq and Afghanistan.
By the end of the programme students should:
- Possess an in-depth knowledge and mastery of Security, Terrorism and Insurgency as a tool of analysis and critique.
- Demonstrate mastery in the use of generic and specialised research techniques in Security, Terrorism and Insurgency.
- Communicate ideas effectively in both written and verbal form.
- Possess the capacity to conduct in-depth and sustained independent enquiry in Security, Terrorism and Insurgency.
- Possess the capacity to evaluate and criticise existing research in Security, Terrorism and Insurgency.
Progression rules for POLIS MA programmes
1) Proceed to dissertation:
Students can proceed straight to dissertation if a pass at 50% or above is achieved in a minimum of 90 credits (including all compulsory modules for that programme) AND if they have an overall credit weighted average of at least 50%. If there are any failed modules then one re-sit opportunity per failed module will be offered.
2) Proceed to dissertation suspended until 1) achieved:
Students who achieve 50% or above in a minimum of 60 but fewer than 90 credits will be suspended from progressing to dissertation until after their re-sits have been taken and the criteria in 1) have been achieved. Once the student has achieved the criteria in 1) they will be allowed to progress to project at the next available opportunity which is usually in the next academic year.
3) Cannot proceed to dissertation or MA, re-registered on PG Diploma:
Students will not be allowed to proceed to dissertation or the MA, and will subsequently be re-registered on the PGDip if a pass at 50% or above is achieved in fewer than 60 credits. There will be one re-sit opportunity offered for each failed module for a maximum award of a PGDiploma to be obtained.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Part-time:
Part-time students are recommended to take their compulsory modules in the first year and write their dissertation in the second year, but more flexible arrangements can be discussed with the School on an individual basis.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates are recommended to study the below compulsory modules in their first year of study.
PIED5510M | Insurgency | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5563M | Terrorism | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study a total 90 of credits from the following optional modules over years one and two:
PIED5213M | Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5323M | European Defence and Security Analysis | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5400M | The Rise of China | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5405M | American Foreign Policy | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5410M | Contemporary Politics of the Middle East | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5456M | Conflict and Insurgency in Southeast Asia | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5501M | The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5504M | Contemporary Issues in Nuclear Non-Proliferation and WMD | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5517M | Hezbollah: From Islamic Resistance to Government | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5537M | Policing Post-Conflict Cities | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5564M | Counterterrorism | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5578M | Theoretical Approaches in International Relations | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5598M | Civil War and Intrastate Conflict | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5626M | Global Justice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Part-time students are recommended to take their compulsory modules in the first year and write their dissertation in the second year, but more flexible arrangements can be discussed with the School on an individual basis.
Compulsory modules:
PIED5777M | POLIS MA Dissertation | 60 credits | 1 Sep to 31 Jan (Adv pre 2223), 1 Sep to 30 Sept (13mth) |
Optional modules:
Any of the below compulsory modules not previously studied (in year one) must be undertaken.
PIED5510M | Insurgency | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5563M | Terrorism | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study a total of 90 credits from the following optional modules over years one and two:
PIED5213M | Conflict, Complex Emergencies and Global Governance | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5323M | European Defence and Security Analysis | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5400M | The Rise of China | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5405M | American Foreign Policy | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5410M | Contemporary Politics of the Middle East | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5456M | Conflict and Insurgency in Southeast Asia | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5501M | The Politics of the Israel-Palestine Conflict | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5504M | Contemporary Issues in Nuclear Non-Proliferation and WMD | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5517M | Hezbollah: From Islamic Resistance to Government | 15 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5537M | Policing Post-Conflict Cities | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5564M | Counterterrorism | 15 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
PIED5578M | Theoretical Approaches in International Relations | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5598M | Civil War and Intrastate Conflict | 30 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
PIED5626M | Global Justice | 30 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Please note that you cannot study the same module twice.
Last updated: 09/11/2016
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