Master Geostrategie, defense et securite internationale (en alternance) at Sciences Po Aix

The Geostrategy, defence and international security master trains future managers to analyse geopolitical phenomena and politico-military crises, using a multidisciplinary international relations approach (history, political science, law, economics) with military and intelligence professionals and defence site visits. Delivered jointly with Aix-Marseille Universite and the State. This work-study option from M2 runs over 12 months.

Faculty: Master Geostrategie, defense et securite internationale  |  Duration: 12 months in M2 (2 years overall)  |  Study mode: work-study from M2 (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract), public or private sector; taught in French  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aix-en-Provence, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France

What you will study

Security-defence and peace-building questions, geopolitical analysis, crisis management, politico-military codes and protocols, with optional courses in M1 and M2.

Career pathways

Careers as officers, analysis posts (DGSE competition, DGSI), private security consulting, the arms industry, diplomatic careers (EU, UN, OSCE) and doctoral research.

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