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This course offers anyone interested in transnational security issues an advanced grounding in the subject whilst, at the same time, enabling students to specialise in particular issues or regions of interest. Drawing upon departmental expertise in the areas of security studies, comparative politics, international law and conflict, political theory and global politics, this course can be tailored to one’s specific interests; optional units can be taken in subjects such as political violence, biopolitics, media, communication and conflict, international law of targeting, and regional international politics. The programme is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in policymaking, international organizations and non-governmental organizations. The Department of Politics and International Relations has a strong commitment to high quality, cutting-edge research which informs our teaching. Its research community draws on various methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of domestic, transnational, regional and global politics. This includes research into areas such as security, international diplomacy, international law, the use of military force, the European Union and the impact of new communication technology on politics, nationalism and migration.
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This course offers anyone interested in transnational security issues an advanced grounding in the subject whilst, at the same time, enabling students to specialise in particular issues or regions of interest. Drawing upon departmental expertise in the areas of security studies, comparative politics, international law and conflict, political theory and global politics, this course can be tailored to one’s specific interests; optional units can be taken in subjects such as political violence, biopolitics, media, communication and conflict, international law of targeting, and regional international politics. The programme is ideal for anyone looking to pursue a career in policymaking, international organizations and non-governmental organizations. The Department of Politics and International Relations has a strong commitment to high quality, cutting-edge research which informs our teaching. Its research community draws on various methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of domestic, transnational, regional and global politics. This includes research into areas such as security, international diplomacy, international law, the use of military force, the European Union and the impact of new communication technology on politics, nationalism and migration.
Admission Requirements
61+
6.5+
3.3+
2 Years
Jan-2000
Domestic
11,600 GBP
International
20,800 GBP
Scholarships
Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship
Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship
International Security
Egham Campus, Egham, United Kingdom
24 monthsProgramme duration
20,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Programme overview
Main Subject
International Relations/Studies/Affairs
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Admission Requirements
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Royal Holloway International Postgraduate Scholarship
Value
$4000
Deadline
30 Jul 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
You must be admitted to this school to be awarded
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