International Security MA Program By Loughborough University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

24,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our International Security MA degree exposes students to a rich variety of case studies about security threats and responses, including nuclear weapons, terrorism, migration, climate change, cyber threats and civil wars. Analysis is underpinned by thought-provoking engagement with cutting-edge theories in both traditional and critical security studies, war studies, peace studies and related areas. Assessment is designed to be policy-relevant.

The diversity of our security course is reflected in the topics covered including orthodox and critical understandings of security, intelligence, crisis management, ethical dilemmas, security in the developing world, research design, and urban warfare. The structure and breadth of our MA International Security course content enables students to gain an understanding of the fundamental theories underpinning global security, along with the opportunity to dig deeper into specific areas of interest.

The course is delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Security Studies (CSS). The CSS organises various activities which students will have the opportunity to engage with.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our International Security MA degree exposes students to a rich variety of case studies about security threats and responses, including nuclear weapons, terrorism, migration, climate change, cyber threats and civil wars. Analysis is underpinned by thought-provoking engagement with cutting-edge theories in both traditional and critical security studies, war studies, peace studies and related areas. Assessment is designed to be policy-relevant.

The diversity of our security course is reflected in the topics covered including orthodox and critical understandings of security, intelligence, crisis management, ethical dilemmas, security in the developing world, research design, and urban warfare. The structure and breadth of our MA International Security course content enables students to gain an understanding of the fundamental theories underpinning global security, along with the opportunity to dig deeper into specific areas of interest.

The course is delivered in collaboration with the Centre for Security Studies (CSS). The CSS organises various activities which students will have the opportunity to engage with.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

67+
92+
6.5+
A 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in international relations, politics, history, sociology, criminology or another related subject.
1 Year
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,250 GBP
-

International Students

24,500 GBP
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We offer a fantastic range of undergraduate courses as well as a comprehensive range of foundation courses and the International Foundation Programme.

Every undergraduate course has the option to undertake a placement year, which involves a year working in industry either in the UK or overseas. Some courses also offer the option to study abroad at an overseas university.

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Our taught programmes include postgraduate certificates (PGCert) worth 120 credits, postgraduate diplomas (PGDip) worth 150 credits and 180 credit master’s degrees, such as MSc, MA and MBA qualifications where you will complete a final research or a work-based project.

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We offer a wide range of doctoral qualifications across our schools, departments and institutes. These include:

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A PhD or EngD is the highest academic qualification that you can achieve. Your research must make a significant, original contribution to new knowledge, building on your critical appreciation of existing knowledge of the subject.

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