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Overview

The International Security Programme offers a comprehensive understanding of post-Cold War security threats, including civil war and terrorism. It focuses on conflict origins, new security challenges, and the roles of various agencies in peacekeeping. The course emphasizes applying theory to real-world scenarios.

Application Timeline

  1. September 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. April 11, 2026
    Today

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
England£18,700£9,350
Northern Ireland£18,700£9,350
Scotland£18,700£9,350
Wales£18,700£9,350
Channel Islands£18,700£9,350
EU£28,500N/A
International£28,500N/A

Requirements

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About

Overview of Security Threats

The international security landscape is increasingly challenged by various threats, including:

  • Civil war
  • Terrorism
  • Transnational crime
  • Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction

Programme Objectives

This programme aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the international security environment in the post-Cold War era. Key areas of focus include:

  • Origins of conflicts and peace
  • Emergence of new security threats
  • Agencies involved in conflict prevention, peacekeeping, and peacemaking

Empirical Relevance

The MSc programme emphasizes the application of theoretical concepts to real-world scenarios,...

Subject Area Information

Strategic Studies is an interdisciplinary academic field that focuses on the study of national and international security issues, military strategy, defense policy, and the use of force in international relations. This discipline combines elements of political science, history, economics, and military science to provide a comprehensive understanding of how states and non-state actors achieve their security objectives.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Strategic Studies

  • 2. International Security

  • 3. Defense Policy and Military Strategy

  • 4. Geopolitics and Grand Strategy

  • 5. Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Analytical Skills
  • Research Skills
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Problem-Solving Skills

Career

Strategic Studies equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand and address the complex security challenges of the modern world, preparing them for a variety of impactful careers in the public and private sectors.

Potential Professions
  • Defense Analyst

    Working for government agencies, think tanks, or private firms to analyze defense policies and military strategies.

  • Intelligence Officer

    Gathering and analyzing intelligence to inform national security decisions.

  • Diplomat

    Representing a country’s interests abroad and negotiating international agreements.

  • Military Officer

    Serving in the armed forces with a focus on strategic planning and operations.

  • Security Consultant

    Advising organizations on how to protect their assets and mitigate security risks.

  • Academic/Researcher

    Conducting research and teaching at universities or research institutions.

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