MSc International Security and Risk at University of Southampton

Develop the skills to tackle complex political challenges, such as cyber threats, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, on this MSc International Security and Risk degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll use advanced research on risk analysis and decision-making to understand and inform global security policy. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to become a security specialist.

Faculty: Social Sciences  |  Department: Politics and international relations  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This is full-time master’s course. Your studies will last 12 months, from September to the following September. For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of your course.

Career pathways

Graduates commonly work in sectors including government departments and agencies, think tanks. Careers directly related to the course include diplomatic service officer, government social research officer, intelligence analyst, international aid worker, policy officer, political risk analyst, public affairs consultant.

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