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University of Westminster, London
International Relations and Security MA
University of Westminster, London

International Relations and Security MA

UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER, LONDON

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Full time | Regent Campus | 1 year | JAN

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Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN

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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

International Relations Security

Course Summary

Course summary The question of security now dominates contemporary international politics. Issues such as the 'War on Terror', pre-emptive self-defence and humanitarian intervention constitute seminal international concerns that have implications for all states and all peoples. The International Relations and Security MA provides you with a detailed understanding of the nature of the contemporary security agenda, its origins, theoretical foundations and future trajectory. You'll examine the theories of international security and those key security issues that have dominated security discourse in the post-Cold War era. You'll also develop your analytical skills in order to facilitate understanding of the seminal contemporary security issues in a broader theoretical and historical framework. You'll consider various aspects of international order and politics, including the dynamics of international social and political power relationships and conflicts, and state building. These topics are studied comparatively in relation to governmental, political and social processes, and in the contexts of various historical continuities, discontinuities and contrasts.

Modules

Contemporary Controversies in International Security: Intervention Terrorism and Self-Defence (20 Credits) - Core
The end of the Cold War fundamentally altered the nature of international security, heralding the emergence of new issues and threats. In the contemporary era the locus and nature of the paramount threats have altered, with intra-state conflicts and non-state actors characterising sources of insecurity. This module will provide you with a comprehensive overview of security discourse and practice since the end of the Cold War relating key issues such as humanitarian intervention, self-defence and terrorism to broader trends such as the evolving role of the UN, the challenges to international law and the new concern with intra-state crises.
Dissertation and Research Methods (60 Credits) - Core
Theories of International Security (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

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Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,500

Entry requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2) in a related discipline in social sciences or humanities.

University information

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