12 monthsProgramme duration
25,900 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore the relationship between international legal and political systems with security challenges and understand how socio-economic insecurity impacts upon the well-being of communities.
Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications.
On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.
Our unique interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from geography, politics, sociology and law. You'll also draw upon ‘traditional’ fields of security and defence, digital security and new technologies, human security, and securities of place.
You'll be taught by experts from across Geography, Politics, Sociology and Law and will study a range of modules on topics including:
The field of international security offers a range of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are taking your career to the next level, our programme will help you reach your goals.
We're living in a period of geopolitical instability. There's renewed focus on the legitimacy and effectiveness of international institutions, and questions emerging about the role of law in the global arena.
This has resulted in an increased demand among policymakers, civil society, and private stakeholders for a better understanding of the security implications of contemporary developments.
Together we’ll engage with these questions, investigate potential interdisciplinary solutions, and examine their broader implications and consequences.
Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications.
On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.
Our unique interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from geography, politics, sociology and law. You'll also draw upon ‘traditional’ fields of security and defence, digital security and new technologies, human security, and securities of place.
You'll be taught by experts from across Geography, Politics, Sociology and Law and will study a range of modules on topics including:
- Crime and policing
- National defence strategies
- International criminal law
- International human rights
- Geopolitics
- International organisations, legal framework and treaties
- Social media regulation
- Digital and cybersecurity laws and policies
- Migration and mobilities
The field of international security offers a range of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are taking your career to the next level, our programme will help you reach your goals.
We're living in a period of geopolitical instability. There's renewed focus on the legitimacy and effectiveness of international institutions, and questions emerging about the role of law in the global arena.
This has resulted in an increased demand among policymakers, civil society, and private stakeholders for a better understanding of the security implications of contemporary developments.
Together we’ll engage with these questions, investigate potential interdisciplinary solutions, and examine their broader implications and consequences.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Community Development
Degree
Other
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Explore the relationship between international legal and political systems with security challenges and understand how socio-economic insecurity impacts upon the well-being of communities.
Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications.
On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.
Our unique interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from geography, politics, sociology and law. You'll also draw upon ‘traditional’ fields of security and defence, digital security and new technologies, human security, and securities of place.
You'll be taught by experts from across Geography, Politics, Sociology and Law and will study a range of modules on topics including:
The field of international security offers a range of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are taking your career to the next level, our programme will help you reach your goals.
We're living in a period of geopolitical instability. There's renewed focus on the legitimacy and effectiveness of international institutions, and questions emerging about the role of law in the global arena.
This has resulted in an increased demand among policymakers, civil society, and private stakeholders for a better understanding of the security implications of contemporary developments.
Together we’ll engage with these questions, investigate potential interdisciplinary solutions, and examine their broader implications and consequences.
Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications.
On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.
Our unique interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from geography, politics, sociology and law. You'll also draw upon ‘traditional’ fields of security and defence, digital security and new technologies, human security, and securities of place.
You'll be taught by experts from across Geography, Politics, Sociology and Law and will study a range of modules on topics including:
- Crime and policing
- National defence strategies
- International criminal law
- International human rights
- Geopolitics
- International organisations, legal framework and treaties
- Social media regulation
- Digital and cybersecurity laws and policies
- Migration and mobilities
The field of international security offers a range of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are taking your career to the next level, our programme will help you reach your goals.
We're living in a period of geopolitical instability. There's renewed focus on the legitimacy and effectiveness of international institutions, and questions emerging about the role of law in the global arena.
This has resulted in an increased demand among policymakers, civil society, and private stakeholders for a better understanding of the security implications of contemporary developments.
Together we’ll engage with these questions, investigate potential interdisciplinary solutions, and examine their broader implications and consequences.
Admission Requirements
70+
6.5+
125+
4.5+
A 2:2 Honours degree, or international equivalent. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Degrees from all disciplines will be considered but we especially encourage students with a background in the following subjects or similar:
Degrees from all disciplines will be considered but we especially encourage students with a background in the following subjects or similar:
- Politics
- Sociology
- Law
- International Relations
- Sociology
- Criminology
- Human geography
12 Months
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
11,400 GBP
International
25,900 GBP
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Master
Open
Value
$13518
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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