MA Defence and Security at Lancaster University

Programme overview

Lancaster University is a centre for world-leading research on defence and security issues. Our expertise is sought by UK decision makers, policy advisors and commentators. This Master's programme equips you to comprehend, analyse and address today’s defence and security challenges, preparing you to pursue or develop a career in government or the defence industry, think tanks and policy making, journalism, the armed forces or research.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences | Department: School of Global Affairs | Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Lancaster, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Defence and Security: Expertise and Analysis, Defence and Security: Applied Scenarios.

Career pathways

This Master's programme is suitable for those who are pursuing a career in a wide range of sectors and who wish to develop their skills and knowledge by learning from an expert team. In particular you may be working or seeking to work in:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Academic requirements: 2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject such as History, Politics, International Relations, Law, Computer Science, Linguistics, Languages, Politics, Psychology, Security Studies or Sociology. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects or have not studied at university level but have relevant professional experience, including from former or current service personnel and those working in the defence sector or journalism. If you are not sure if you meet our entry requirements, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please contact us for information. Additional requirements: We encourage you to use your Personal Statement to demonstrate your interest in this subject and how your experience and skills have prepared you to undertake this programme of study (e.g. the ability to analyse data and evidence, to write reports and/or essays, and to meet deadlines). English language requirements: We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 6.0 in each element of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate (per year) Source

Duration: Full time 1 year, Part time 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/applying-for-postgraduate-study/

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