Global Security MRes

The traditional military threats which defined global security matters for the best part of the 20th century have been quickly replaced by new and re-emerging security challenges. This programme offers you the opportunity to examine many of these contemporary threats.

WHY THIS PROGRAMME

• You will study research methods within the College of Social Sciences’ Graduate School which is one of the top research training centres in the UK and benefits from ESRC recognition for many of its courses.
• You will combine your research methods training with a range of security focused optional courses from a broad spectrum of subject areas, including politics, sociology, Central & East European studies, war studies, computing science, geography, law, business and education.
• The programme includes a series of master classes from high profile professionals and academics working in the field of security.
• You will have the opportunity to take part in special formative learning workshops and training days - working with government officials and policy-makers to simulate the process of responding to major international security crises.

CAREER PROSPECTS

The programme provides a dedicated research training pathway if you are to looking to go onto doctoral study or to seek a career within a social research field.