Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy MSc Program By Loughborough University |Top Universities
Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

24,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc in Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy explores the link between national and global security and the role of peace-building in developing multi-layered communities and nations.

In our MSc Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy programme you will benefit from specialised, systematic and in-depth study focused on the relationship between diplomacy, international security and peace-building. You will utilise appropriate theories, concepts and methods associated with this area, while exploring the relationships between development and peace-building, civil-military relations, cyber security and the wider global security context in which politics, trading and conflicts occur.

This master's programme in Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy will provide specialised, systematic and in-depth knowledge of the study of and the relationship between diplomacy and international security and peace-building deploying appropriate theories, concepts and methods associated with the specific subject area. Therefore, those considering to pursue a career in diplomacy, (traditional and otherwise), particularly in the areas of international security and peace-building, should study this programme.

Program overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MSc in Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy explores the link between national and global security and the role of peace-building in developing multi-layered communities and nations.

In our MSc Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy programme you will benefit from specialised, systematic and in-depth study focused on the relationship between diplomacy, international security and peace-building. You will utilise appropriate theories, concepts and methods associated with this area, while exploring the relationships between development and peace-building, civil-military relations, cyber security and the wider global security context in which politics, trading and conflicts occur.

This master's programme in Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy will provide specialised, systematic and in-depth knowledge of the study of and the relationship between diplomacy and international security and peace-building deploying appropriate theories, concepts and methods associated with the specific subject area. Therefore, those considering to pursue a career in diplomacy, (traditional and otherwise), particularly in the areas of international security and peace-building, should study this programme.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

92+
67+
6.5+
A 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) in a wide range of subjects.
1 Year
Jan
Oct

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

12,100 GBP
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International Students

24,000 GBP
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More programs from the university

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.

There are various Bachelor’s degrees available depending on your chosen course, including:

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA)
  • Bachelor of Science (BSc)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
  • Bachelor of Architecture (BArch)
  • Master’s in Science (MSci)
  • Master’s in Engineering (MEng)
  • Master’s in Chemistry (MChem)
  • Master’s in Planning (MPlan)


For more information on all our courses and the opportunities associated with them, visit our undergraduate study pages.

We offer a range of postgraduate qualifications at our Loughborough and London campuses, including taught master’s programmes and doctoral qualifications.

Taught programmes:

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.

Research programmes:

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

  • PhD
  • EngD
  • PhD by Practice
  • PhD in Creative Writing


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.

For more information on all our postgraduate degrees both in Loughborough and London, visit our postgraduate study pages.

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