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  International Security - MA

University of Sussex    School of Global Studies

Full time & Part time September MA 1 year full time, 2 years part time
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The MA programme in International Security at Sussex University offers a rigorous understanding of contemporary and emerging security challenges in today's changing world. Through a multidisciplinary approach, you will explore different understandings of 'security' and its impact on war, insurgency, and foreign policy. Core modules cover topics such as new security challenges, research methods, and professional skills, culminating in a dissertation. You can also choose from a range of optional modules to tailor your studies to your interests. With entry requirements of an upper second-class honours degree or relevant professional experience, this programme is ideal for those pursuing careers in international security or research.

About the course

The conduct of international security is changing. This is in response to new technologies, tactics and challenges. ‘Security’ itself is a contested term, with stark disagreements on its use. Join this course to gain a rigorous understanding of contemporary and emerging security challenges. 

You explore the many different understandings of ‘security’, their histories and futures. You look at how they matter to war, insurgency and foreign policy today.

You learn to produce informed analysis of a range of issues including:

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Entry Requirements

You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.

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Scholarships

25 scholarships are available in the majority of Sussex Schools, and are awarded on the basis of academic performance and potential. The scholarships are offered for one year.

Type of award
Postgraduate taught

Timetable
1 May: Deadline for all applications to be received
By 31 May: Notification to first choice and short-listed candidates
After 3 July: Notification to successful short-listed candidates if first choice candidates do not take up the scholarship.

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Students accepting a Chancellor's International Scholarship may be required to undertake occasional promotional or support duties for the University of Sussex at times agreed between the student and the University.

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Student Funding Team
Student Life Centre
University of Sussex
Bramber House
Falmer
East Sussex
BN1 9QU
UK
Email: cisscholarships@sussex.ac.uk

Value of Scholarship(s)

50% off International Student tuition fee

Eligibility

Have applied for and accepted a place to start a Postgraduate taught degree at the University of Sussex (e.g., MA, MSc, LLM, MRes, Postgraduate Diploma, and Graduate Diploma) excluding certain degrees listed on our website.

Be assessed as liable to pay fees at the "overseas" (namely the non-EU) rate.

Have sufficient funds to meet your tuition fees and living expenses, after taking account of the possible award of a Chancellor's International Scholarship.

Students who hold other University of Sussex scholarships will not be eligible for the Chancellors International Scholarship.

Intend to remain on the programme for which the scholarship is offered.

Application Procedure

To apply for this scholarship you must first have submitted your application to study through the University of Sussex online postgraduate application system.

When you have applied for your course, apply for the scholarship using the application form.

Confirmation of submission will be sent automatically following your submission. If you do not receive this, please ensure that you check your junk/deletion folder for this notification as it may be sent directly to these folders depending on your email security settings.


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