MSc International Security and Global Governance at Birkbeck, University of London

Our MSc International Security and Global Governance gives you the opportunity to explore urgent contemporary debates about violence, conflict, security and governance from a global perspective.

Faculty: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: :; One year full-time, on campus; One year full-time, online; One year full-time, flexible learning; Two years part-time, on campus; Two years part-time, online; Two years part-time, flexible learning; January star; t:  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, online option  |  Intake: October 2027 | January 2028  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this MSc you will consider geopolitical rivalries among global powers and the threat of violence and war within and between states, as well as multilateral governance efforts at managing these and other crises. Core modules will allow you to examine the changing nature of war, violence and security, and their relationship with state and society. Compulsory modules include Global Politics, Governance and Security, War, Politics and Society.

Career pathways

Studying this course will prepare you for roles in a range of fields and professions in international organisations, policy research, journalism, economic and political forecasting, campaigning organisations, local and national government, the diplomatic services and private sector management. You may choose to pursue a career path in: global risk analysis, international journalism, as an international organisation official.

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