Strategic Studies (MSc)

If you are interested in the way our world has been shaped by security issues, conflict, defence policies and how business and other organisations deal with risks in different areas of the world you will be interested in Strategic Studies. Much is discussed about our world and the challenges we face in terms of conflict but where does this conflict come from? How do different countries look at their security issues and what changes their perception of risk? You study historical issues which have lead to conflict in the world and where this conflict comes from. You look at international organisations and their contribution to global order and you look at domestic policies, ideology, historical influences which continue to play out and cultural ideological factors.

You scrutinise real world conflicts and the application of power and force, learning about global security and development. You study global defence policies, domestic and cultural factors involved in strategy.  The programme attracts a number of international students due to its international focus and graduates go on to wide ranging careers with a focus on strategic studies such as public sector, government organisations, non government organisations, charities, private business, journalism and policy work.

Courses listed for the programme

Semester 1

• Strategic Theory
• Religion, Conflict and Security

Semester 2

• Latin America: Security Conditions and Challenges
• The Use of Force in International Law
• Terrorism and Counter Terrorism
• Global Security Issues

Semester 3

• Strategic Theory

Find out more detail by visiting the programme web page

Why study at Aberdeen?

• You are taught in a multidisciplinary way to ensure you are provided with the full range of disciplines that make up Strategic Studies
• You can attend seminars and events held by the Centre for European Survey Research, New Europe Centre and Centre for Global Security and Governance
•  You learn and apply your knowledge to current and contemporary challenges internationally

Where you study

• University of Aberdeen
• 9, 12, 21 or 24 Months Full Time to Part Time
• September or January

International Student Fees 2017/2018

• International
• Scotland and EU
• Other UK

Find out more from the programme page

*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs

Scholarships

View all funding options on our funding database via the programme page and the latest postgraduate opportunities

Living in Aberdeen

Find out more about:

Your Accommodation

• Catered Accommodation
• Self-Catering     

Campus Facilities

• University of Aberdeen: A Global Community
• University of Aberdeen: We are international
• Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
• Student Support
• Clubs and Societies
• Sport
• Societies
• Review

Find out more about living in Aberdeen and living costs

Visit the Strategic Studies (MSc) page on the Aberdeen University website for more details!