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Master of Conflict and Terrorism Studies

University of Auckland, New Zealand
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Course Overview

Make sense of conflict, help build safer communities and make the world a more secure place.

In this interdisciplinary programme you can advance your knowledge through the study of war, ethnic and religious conflict, cybercrime, terrorism and radicalisation.

You can learn from researchers who have worked for international institutions such as the United Nations and World Bank.

General Eligibility

Study option

Taught120/180 points

Grade required

GPA 5.5

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Programme structure

There are different ways to structure your programme, depending on the qualifications you already have, and whether you would like to write a thesis.

Taught (180 point)

  • Enter from an undergraduate qualification

  • Three core courses in the causes, dynamics and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism, and the ethics of war (45 points)

  • Elective courses (90 points or 75 points)

  • Dissertation (45 points or 60 points)

Research (120 point)

  • Enter from a postgraduate qualification

  • Two core courses in the causes, dynamics and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism, and the ethics of war (30 points)

  • Thesis (90 points)

Taught (120 point)

  • Enter from a postgraduate qualification

  • Three core courses in the causes, dynamics and resolution of violent conflict and terrorism, and the ethics of war (45 points)

  • Elective courses (30 points or 15 points)

  • Dissertation (45 points or 60 points)

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.5
  • TOEFL93
  • PTE65
  • Duolingo89

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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