Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice (Taught)

Focus on policy and practice in a fully online degree unique to St Andrews, where you will study alongside national security and policy professionals from around the world.

Beyond the delivery of expert knowledge on a range of pressing global challenges, this programme develops a practiced-informed pedagogical approach to core issues relating to security and conflict. In addition to deepening your awareness of ground-breaking research in a range of topics, we integrate skills development from the outset in areas such as technical writing, multi-method research, and effective and tailored communication. Blending the delivery of expert knowledge with an applied and active pedagogy, this programme is uniquely tailored to the online learning environment and is an ideal professional development opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career.

Who is it for?
This programme is designed for students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds with a range of interests. You do not need to hold a previous degree or qualification in conflict, security studies or international relations to study this programme.

You are empowered to select topics that best suit your personal interests, allowing you to develop expertise in areas relevant to your current or future professional practice. The programme's in-built flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace. Modules are designed to work as standalone or alongside others to hone key transferable skills.

Highlights

• Develop your understanding of key issues in conflict and security, including their geopolitical and societal impacts

• Build your own community of practice, working with peers and practitioners from a diverse range of professional backgrounds

• Develop a strong foundational knowledge of conflict and security studies and take specialist modules to tailor the programme to your interests

• Benefit from a dedicated programme team with cutting-edge and complementary research expertise

• Develop your research, analysis, and communication skills, enabling you to write for different audiences, including policymakers and expert audiences

• Hear from practitioners with real-world experience in conflict and security

• January or September start date for entry into the course