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PGDip Global Security MA, PG Dip, PG Cert (online) at King's College London

King's College London, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The need for understanding the global security landscape has never been more urgent. During the 21st Century, security threats have multiplied exponentially across the world. They range from the traditional, such as strategic competition, nuclear proliferation and global responses to terrorism, to the more contemporary, such as loss of biodiversity, climate change and threats to human security.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy  |  Department: School of Security Studies  |  Duration: MA: Two years | PG Dip: 16 months | PG Cert: Eight months  |  Study mode: distance learning by elearning / online  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This unique Global Security MA is underpinned by the theoretical and conceptual understanding needed to situate and rationalise these security issues and threats. Covering a diverse range of topics, you can expect to learn about strategic competition, nuclear proliferation, global responses to terrorism, climate change and pandemics. You’ll also explore the human impact of security challenges, such as inequalities, human rights and global justice.

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Application information

Duration: MA: Two years | PG Dip: 16 months | PG Cert: Eight months

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