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  International Security - MA/PGDip


University of Birmingham    School of Government

Full time & Part time September MA, PGDip 1 year full time, 2 years part time
Politics & Government (30)

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Are you interested in understanding the complexities of international security in today's world? Look no further than our MA/PGDip programme in International Security. This advanced degree delves into the issues of force and power in international relations, examining contemporary security threats and their management. With a team of renowned Security Studies specialists, you'll explore theoretical, empirical, and ethical aspects of security. Tailor your studies to your interests by selecting from a wide range of modules. The programme is open to students with a good Honours degree or equivalent, and for non-native English speakers, an IELTS Certificate is required. Join us and enhance your expertise in this crucial field.

About the course

Our Masters degree provides you with an advanced understanding of issues in international security since the end of the Cold War. It focuses on security in relation to issues of force and power in international relations.

The MA in International Security considers the nature of contemporary security threats and the nature and management of security threats, including security cooperation in the absence of an overarching world government. It promotes the study of those problems through theoretical, empirical and ethical inquiry, drawing on the expertise of a team of internationally renowned research-active Security Studies specialists. 

You will develop an understanding of the core concepts that inform the study and practice of security, including:

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Entry Requirements

For the MA International Security degree you require a good Honours degree or its equivalent. For those whose first language is not English, an IELTS Certificate is required.


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