Masters Degrees (Security Sector Reform)

The course is designed specifically for those currently working – or hoping to work – in humanitarian activities or international development, and focuses on the dynamics and transformations of conflict in the 21st century. Read more

How do actors relate to each other and their natural environment in terms of threats and vulnerabilities? When and how is violence organized? How can possible conflicts be prevented or solved? International Security, a track of the master International Relations, is aimed at issues of power politics and international order, peace and war, and strategy and diplomacy. Read more

Political violence, terrorism, and civil conflict have seriously affected the lives of millions of people around the world. Read more

The United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) - a specialised training agency of the United Nations - offers a wide range of self-paced free online courses in the area of conflict, peace and security. Read more

An MA by Research in Politics at Swansea enables you to undertake a substantial project led by your own passions and interests.  A degree in Politics represents a highly respected qualification which can present a pathway to a career in academia, or widen your scope for employment in fields such as education, government or the private sector. Read more

The Hillary Rodham Clinton Global Challenges: Law, Policy and Practice Programme, which is supported by Sky, aims to facilitate international cooperation… Read more

As our world becomes increasingly connected, the challenges people face globally come to the forefront. International social policy is about understanding the world, but also changing it. Read more

At the School of Geography, Politics and Sociology, we conduct research and offer PhD supervision in all major fields of politics, including: international and global politics, governance and political organisations, and political theory. Read more

Our Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice (DCrimJ) is a structured 4-year programme. The first two years are focused on workshop-based teaching in Portsmouth, while the latter two years are focused on supervised research, leading to a thesis. Read more

A career in public administration is a demanding but extremely rewarding way to improve the lives of the people around you. It's about finding solutions to complex societal challenges, and organising the implementation of these solutions through policies. Read more

School of Social Sciences Prepare or further your legal career by studying a broad range of commercial modules which highlight issues of practical and contemporary relevance. Read more