Program Overview
The Homeland Defense at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a Master programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Homeland Defense programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 24,478 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,799 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Lowell, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Homeland Defense programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Security Studies
- Intelligence Analysis: Policy and Practice
- Scientific and Technological Dimensions of National Security
- Research Design
- Security Studies Capstone Research Paper
- Overview of Homeland Security
- Comparative Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- Understanding the Massachusetts Contingency Plan
- Crisis and Emergency Management
- Descriptive and Inferential Statistics
- Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism
- Issues in Computer Crime and Cybersecurity
- Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Terrorism Networks
- Counterterrorism Policies and Strategies
- Strategic Intelligence and Homeland Security
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
All Master\xc2\x92s and Doctoral Applicants must submit:
- An application
- An application fee
- A statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
- Official transcripts
- Official test score report
- Resume
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 24,478 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,799 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 24,478 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 13,799 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Massachusetts Lowell
University of Massachusetts Lowell
United States
The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 24 months