International Security: Conflict, Crime and Justice MScL (Taught)
- MS
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
- Main Site (Newcastle)
Course summary
Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications.
On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.
Our unique interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from geography, politics, sociology and law. You'll also draw upon ‘traditional’ fields of security and defence, digital security and new technologies, human security, and securities of place.
You'll be taught by experts from across Geography, Politics, Sociology and Law and will study a range of modules on topics including:
Crime and policing
National defence strategies
International criminal law
International human rights
Geopolitics
International organisations, legal framework and treaties
Social media regulation
Digital and cybersecurity laws and policies
Migration and mobilities
Our experts draw upon real-world scenarios to advance your knowledge of international security. Their challenge-oriented approach to security studies will challenge you intellectually and equip you with the skills needed for your career.
The field of international security offers a range of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are taking your career to the next level, our programme will help you reach your goals.
We're living in a period of geopolitical instability. There's renewed focus on the legitimacy and effectiveness of international institutions, and questions emerging about the role of law in the global arena.
This has resulted in an increased demand among policymakers, civil society, and private stakeholders for a better understanding of the security implications of contemporary developments.
Together we’ll engage with these questions, investigate potential interdisciplinary solutions, and examine their broader implications and consequences.
Modules
Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Entry requirements
A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Degrees from all disciplines will be considered but we especially encourage students with a background in the following subjects or similar:
Politics
Sociology
Law
International Relations
Sociology
Criminology
Human geography
There may be circumstances where professional experience in the field may be considered alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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