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International Security MA

University of Staffordshire

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Staffordshire University (Stoke-on-Trent Campus)

  • Study mode

    Distance / Online

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    13 months

Course summary

Now our MA in International Security will help you navigate this sub-discipline of International Relations.Youll learn about the structures that underpin our global cooperation and governance on security matters, including major organisations such as NATO and the United Nations. The course also covers the changing nature of threats. In recent decades, these have grown to include weapons of mass destruction, cyber warfare and even the potential for war in and through space. And we explore the broader issue of human security, which can encompass everything from famine to human rights and mass killings by governments.You will also have the opportunity to choose a specialist pathway in intelligence.The course is taught and assessed entirely online, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere. You will still get lots of tutor engagement and support, with world-class staff who bring a wealth of experience.The core modules across all pathways provide an advanced understanding of international security, exploring the meaning of security and the key theoretical approaches and concepts associated with it. Your dissertation will be supervised and guided by staff but it is a student-centred piece of independent work. Topics may be drawn from the areas covered in your module selection, or aligned to your personal experience, and your tutors will support you with the development of your research question.The MA International Security degree allows you to specialise in your course of study through options or a pathway route.CareersAfter completing the MA International Security, youll be equipped with the critical and reflective skills, as well as a range of other transferable skills, that are attractive to employers. These can be adapted to a range of professions including, but not limited to:Education, National, Foreign or Defence Ministries, Armed Forces, Security Services, International or Regional Organisations

Tuition fees

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£ 8,900per year

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University information

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire

  • University League Table

    97th

  • Campus address

    Staffordshire University, College Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 2DE, England

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The university offers dedicated international student support and celebrates its diverse and inclusive community through a calendar of student-led events.
Students are supported to make industry connections. There are also opportunities for hands-on and paid work experience through the Innovation Enterprise Zone.
As well as leading modern courses, there are modern facilities, including SmartZone (with its digital and immersive technology) and engineering workshops.

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