MA International Security at University of Leeds

Programme overview

The MA International Security is an interdisciplinary course on the global security agenda, from military conflict and hybrid threats to climate change and the shifting international order. It covers theoretical approaches in security studies and their policy responses through real-world issues.

Department: School of Politics and International Studies | Duration: 12 months full time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Global Security Challenges (30 credits), Global Security: Concepts and Debates (30) and the Dissertation (60), with optional modules to tailor the course.

Career pathways

Graduates may work in non-governmental organisations, the armed forces, the civil service, journalism, policing, campaigning and political lobbying, or continue to PhD research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate taught entry: a bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities or related discipline that includes a minimum of five social science and humanities modules. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadlines: 30 July 2027 (international applicants), 10 September 2027 (UK applicants).

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). UK fee, total for the programme Source

International applicants: GBP 27,300 for the whole programme (2027/28). International fee, total for the programme Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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