MA Global Security and Borders 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Queen's University Belfast |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

21,500 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

31 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Current information: Borders have become a key site and central concern of global security practices and theory, from the Mexican-United States border to the Mediterranean ports of the EU. The many facets of borders are introduced and analysed in this programme: they are understood as containers of identity, sites of power, and points of weakness where the mobility of people (e.g. terrorists, migrants) and things (e.g. drugs, weapons) can disrupt prevailing forms of security. This programme aims to help students navigate this complex terrain by providing a firm grounding in critical border studies. At the core of this programme is the chance for students to apply their academic insights within a work-based environment with borders/security professionals through the Borders Internship module.

Please Note: Due to external international funding deadlines, International Applicants must apply by Friday 31st January 2025 at 4pm GMT for consideration. The closing date for non-UK/Irish UK/Irish/EU/EEA (or late International Student not applying for consideration of international funding) applicants is Friday 28th March 2025 at 4pm GMT. This is due to a limited number of internships available for this course.

Applications received after the closing deadline of Friday 28th March 2025 at 4pm GMT, will be regarded as LATE and will be considered only if vacancies exist when all applications received by these closing dates have been processed.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Current information: Borders have become a key site and central concern of global security practices and theory, from the Mexican-United States border to the Mediterranean ports of the EU. The many facets of borders are introduced and analysed in this programme: they are understood as containers of identity, sites of power, and points of weakness where the mobility of people (e.g. terrorists, migrants) and things (e.g. drugs, weapons) can disrupt prevailing forms of security. This programme aims to help students navigate this complex terrain by providing a firm grounding in critical border studies. At the core of this programme is the chance for students to apply their academic insights within a work-based environment with borders/security professionals through the Borders Internship module.

Please Note: Due to external international funding deadlines, International Applicants must apply by Friday 31st January 2025 at 4pm GMT for consideration. The closing date for non-UK/Irish UK/Irish/EU/EEA (or late International Student not applying for consideration of international funding) applicants is Friday 28th March 2025 at 4pm GMT. This is due to a limited number of internships available for this course.

Applications received after the closing deadline of Friday 28th March 2025 at 4pm GMT, will be regarded as LATE and will be considered only if vacancies exist when all applications received by these closing dates have been processed.

Admission Requirements

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A minimum of a 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject; or a minimum of a 2.2 Honours degree (with a minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject with relevant professional experience.


Given the highly competitive nature of the selection process for this course, please note that where offers are made, the academic standard required may be higher than the minimum requirement outlined above.


Further criteria may be applied since placements are limited. This may include (but is not limited to) ranking applications on the basis of academic performance, alongside a personal statement.

31 Jan 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Domestic
7,300 GBP
International
21,500 GBP

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