MSc Global Security at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

Examines conventional and unconventional security threats in the contemporary environment, from interstate conflict, terrorism, insurgency and cyber and hybrid warfare to disease, migration and climate change. It is run by Central & East European Studies and draws on interdisciplinary staff expertise.

Department: School of Social & Political Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two core courses (Designing your Security & Area Studies Research Proposal; International Security and Strategic Studies) and four options such as Conflict Analysis, International Relations Theory, Media, War and Security and The Ethics of War and Peace, followed by a dissertation.

Career pathways

Government and non-governmental organisations, businesses, and international agencies; graduates have joined the UK FCDO, UK Ministry of Defence, the United Nations, NATO, the BBC, Ofgem and security and risk analysis companies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any Social Science subject; some Arts subjects considered, and 2.2 degrees sometimes. Work experience is considered in lieu of lower grades or unrelated subjects. A personal statement and CV are required if the degree is below 2:1 or in an unrelated subject. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0 (other tests accepted, e.g. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo, at stated minimums). Application deadlines for September 2027 entry: international applicants apply in rounds, the final round closing 8 July 2027; UK applicants 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time; Home & RUK Source

International applicants: GBP 28,275 a year (2027/28). Full-time; International & EU Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

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