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International Security (Taught)
- MA
- 12 Months
- Full-time
- 09/2026
- Postgraduate
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Course summary
Think beyond bullets and bombs. On our international security postgraduate course, you’ll consider what “human security” means in different parts of the world, along with how nations have traditionally protected themselves.
You’ll have opportunities to research topics like post-Cold War wealth inequality, the changing nature of global capitalism, and political, social and cultural reactions to the climate crisis. You’ll also look at examples of peace processes and post-war societies, and analyse the causes of violence in peacebuilding contexts.
We’ll encourage and help you to follow your political, social, and voluntary interests, as these will be a big part of your independent study. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to use your knowledge in intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations (IGOs and NGOs).
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted through a variety of assignments linked to the expected learning outcomes. You will be assessed with the following methods:
essays
presentations
projects
reports
written dissertation
You will receive constant feedback over the course of the year.
How to apply
International applicants
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Students are normally required to have at least a second-class honours degree from a university in the UK or an equivalent qualification from countries outside the UK. The degree should be in an appropriate discipline.
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £10450 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10450 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18250 | Year 1 |
| International | £18250 | Year 1 |
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
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year. The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support.
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