Global Futures: Geopolitics and Security MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

This pathway is closed for 2026 entry – please refer to the alternative pathways for Global Futures: Justice, Development and Sustainability (MSc) or Global Futures: Culture and Creativity (MSc) . The upheaval of global politics in recent years has brought with it unique and unforeseen challenges, from the threat of environmental catastrophe and resource shortages, to the rise of populist political parties, infrastructural and economic failure and global terror.

Department: Geography | Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Egham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Term 1: Key Concepts in Geopolitics and Security, Research Methods for Social Science, Advanced Research Methods for Global Futures, Academic Integrity; Term 2: Global Futures, Advanced Research Methods for Global Futures, Placements, Volunteering and Scenarios; Term 3: Dissertation. Optional modules: Year 1: Key Concepts in Cultural & Creative Geographies, Key Concepts in Geopolitics and Security, Key concepts in Justice, Development and Sustainability, Social Media and Audiencing.

Career pathways

Graduates of this course will possess in-depth social scientific research skills and critical knowledge of contemporary geographic issues. Also, there is the opportunity to develop important public engagement skills, as well as to undertake placements and volunteer work in external institutions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. Bachelor honours degree or equivalent in Geography, Politics, International Relations, English, History and Classics, Sociology and Philosophy. Other disciplines may be considered. Other related subjects within the Social Sciences or Humanities may be considered. Candidates with professional qualifications or relevant professional experience in an associated area will also be considered. English language: IELTS: 6.5 overall. No subscore lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28). Full-time rate; standard two-year part-time study is charged at 50% of the full-time fee per study year. Source

Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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