International Security: Conflict, Crime and Justice MScL at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore the relationship between international legal and political systems with security challenges and understand how socio-economic insecurity impacts upon the well-being of communities. Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications. On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Department: School of Geography Politics and Sociology | Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

explore a range of case studies across regions, applying theoretical concepts to real-world examples of international security issues. Compulsory modules include: Global Security: Politics, Space and Society (P), Researching Security: Interdisciplinary Methods (s), Security Dissertation (S).

Career pathways

We work with our career service as well as recent graduates to host a number of events throughout the year to support your career development. We have strong links with industries, law firms, sectoral regulators and governments allowing us to help our graduates in establishing direct connections within the industry. Graduate roles and employers include: Local and national government; Public and private legal practice; Journalism; International development; Regulation and compliance.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 Honours degree, or international equivalent. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis. Degrees from all disciplines will be considered but we especially encourage students with a background in the following subjects or similar: Politics Sociology Law International Relations Sociology Criminology Human geography There may be circumstances where professional experience in the field may be considered alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant field. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

International applicants: GBP 26,800 a year (2027/28). Full time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/postgraduate/degrees/5901f/#how-to-apply

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