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MA International Relations and Security Studies

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    MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time

Course Description

International security is a complex and rapidly evolving concern for many organisations, institutions and governments. From global climate emergency to the increased threats from terrorist groups, the risks these treats pose to many long-established security policies have led to a rapid development in the field of Security Studies.

What you’ll study

This innovative new MA International Relations and Security Studies course gives you a critical approach to complex security problems and enables you to understand them at a global level of analysis. The course offers you the chance develop an in-depth knowledge of security policies their challenges and the interconnected nature of threats.

Entry Requirements

Applying with prior qualifications

  • You will need an undergraduate degree equivalent to a UK undergraduate honours degree (normally 2.2 or above).

If you hold a first degree but it doesn’t meet the entry requirements above, please refer to the information below.

Applying with non-standard entry qualifications/experience

  • Applicants with non-standard entry qualifications and/or relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. You will be required to demonstrate how your experiences and knowledge would enable you to study this course at Masters-level in your Personal Statement.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

You might be able to get a scholarship to help fund your studies. We award scholarships to those students who can demonstrate excellent achievement, passion and dedication to their studies.

Student Destinations

As a graduate of this course, you’ll have had the opportunity to reflect on the subject and transferable skills you have learnt while preparing coursework. These include expertise in writing complex, yet concise, analytical pieces, developing and implementing projects, diplomatic and negotiation skills, and the ability to present in-depth ideas with confidence. You’ll also be encouraged to articulate these skills in relation to particular occupations that you may be interested in pursuing.

Graduates from this course are ready to undertake a wide range of careers and professions. Previous graduates from within the Department of Politics and International Relations have gone on to work in relevant government departments as well as joined international aid and development agencies.

Module Details

Core modules

  • Approaches and Issues in International Security
  • International Relations Theory
  • Researching Political Issues
  • Dissertation, Work-based Experience or Policy Lab

You will also choose one of the following optional modules:

  • Negotiating in International Contexts
  • Political Economy of International Security
  • Service learning

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