MA Applied Strategy and International Security at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

This online MA is co-delivered with Bundeswehr University Munich and develops an understanding of contemporary world affairs and strategic thinking. Students learn to identify security challenges and develop strategies and policy solutions through blended teaching with intensive online blocks and an annual hybrid research workshop.

Duration: Full-time 12 months; part-time 24 months | Intake: September or January | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available distance learning | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Strategy, Diplomacy and International Law, Transnational and International Conflict, Transnational Governance and a Dissertation in Applied Strategy and International Security. Options include Countering the Changing Threat of International Terrorism, Security, Risk and Resilience, Maritime Security Strategy and Security Management and Organisations.

Career pathways

Roles include security analyst or consultant, policy analyst, strategic policy advisor, intelligence analyst, diplomatic security specialist, counterterrorism analyst, maritime security consultant, crisis management specialist, corporate security manager, risk management specialist and researcher or academic; relevant to members of UK, German and other armed forces.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree (first or second class) or equivalent. Other qualifications with substantial experience in an appropriate field may be considered, and applicants without Higher Education qualifications may be admitted on the basis of professional experience, skills and motivation, case by case. International students: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. Applicants request an application form from [email protected].

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2026/27). Tuition only; excludes any GST applicable at country of residence Source

International applicants: GBP 9,250 a year (2026/27). Tuition only; excludes any GST applicable at country of residence Source

Intake: September or January

Duration: Full‑time: 12 months Part‑time: 24 months

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