International Security MSc at Royal Holloway, University of London

Programme overview

We live in uncertain times. Terrorism, conflict, environmental catastrophe, weapons of mass destruction and weak states are all security issues that are reflected in our media, dominate policy-making in international politics and increasingly impinge on our daily lives. This course offers anyone interested in transnational security issues an advanced grounding in the subject whilst, at the same time, enabling you to specialise in particular issues or regions of interest.

Department: Politics and International Relations | 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: International Security, Introduction to Research Methods, Dissertation, Academic Integrity, Advanced Quantitative Methods and others. Optional modules: The Israel Palestinian Conflict: A Global Perspective, Media, War and Conflict, US Foreign Policy, Contemporary Political Thinkers, Democracy and Citizenship in Europe and others.

Career pathways

Graduates of political degrees have much to offer potential employers having developed a range of transferable skills, both practical and theoretical, whilst studying with us. With up to 90% of our most recent graduates now working or in further study, according to the Complete University Guide 2015, it’s true to say our graduates are highly employable.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:2. Prospective students should have an undergraduate honours degree (or overseas equivalent) in an essay based subject. Other subjects may 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 23,200 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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