International Security MA or PGDip or PGCert

Overview

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).

Careers

By completing this course, you’ll have gained sought-after, transferable skills such as project management, critical analysis, problem-solving, and communication. You’ll have a working knowledge of international security useful for a career in media and general management, IGOs and NGOs.

Our graduates now have roles including:

Research Analyst at Africa Risk Consulting
Senior Consultant at the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency
Communications Officer at Save the Children
Parliamentary Assistant to a Westminster MP
Commercial Manager in the net zero energy sector.

You may also want to progress further in academia or research, and you’ll be in a good position to do so.

Students can also exit with Pgdip/PgCert awards.

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.