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Study Details: 12 months full-time
Throughout the modern world societies face evolving threats to their peace, integrity and prosperity. Matters of global security – from military conflict and terrorism to climate change and the shifting international order – present major challenges for governments and other stakeholders which demand new solutions.
The Masters in Global Security Challenges is designed to develop your knowledge of the complex and diverse issues which define the global security agenda. By studying this interdisciplinary course you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of theoretical approaches in security studies and become equipped to consider key challenges and their policy responses through a critical lens.
You’ll study a range of pressing real-world issues from a variety of security perspectives and consider the political and ethical implications of security interventions in these areas. Topics include armed conflict, development, migration, climate change, public health, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.
A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities, or other related discipline. Relevant experience will also be taken into account.
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Global Security: Concepts and Debates (30 credits)
Global Security: Challenges (30 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
You will also choose 60 credits of optional modules, typical options may include:
Counterterrorism (30 credits)
Insurgency (30 credits)
Terrorism (30 credits)
Climate Security (30 credits)
The Rise of China (30 credits)
Conflict, Complex Emergences and Global Governance (30 credits)
Civil Wars and Intrastate Armed Conflict (30 credits)
Global Governance (30 credits)
Contemporary Politics of the Middle East (30 credits)
The Responsibility to Protect (30 credits)
Ethics and Politics of Migration and Citizenship (30 credits)
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