Course Overview

Our MSc International Security and Global Governance explores urgent contemporary debates about violence, conflict, security, and governance from a global perspective. You then choose two option modules from a wide variety of topics including international security, American foreign policy, globalization, political theory and sociology, war and conflict, nationalism and religion, and international political economy. The culmination of the program is applying the concepts and methods you have learned to write a dissertation on the subject that interests you most. Graduates go into careers in international organizations, policy research, journalism, economic and political forecasting, campaigning organizations, local and national government, the diplomatic service, and private sector management. Possible professions include journalist, Civil Service fast streamer, politicians assistant, or Diplomatic Services operational officer. This degree can be useful in becoming a social researcher or human resources officer.

General Eligibility

A second-class honors degree (2:2) or above in a related area or relevant experience combined with an adequate academic background (subject to interview).

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.