International Peace & Security
Postgraduate
In London
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Location
London
Entry requirements & how to apply
Minimum requirements
High 2:1
(65%)
Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in law, history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.
International requirements Visit our admissions webpages to view our International entry requirements.
English Language requirements Band B Visit our admissions webpages to view our English language entry requirements.
Application procedure
Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £60 applies.
This is a popular programme and we strongly advise early application, since places are limited and much requested. A waiting list will operate if places on the programme are filled prior to the closing date. Applications will not be processed until all the required documentation has been submitted. Applications normally take eight weeks to process.
Personal statement and supporting information
Please provide a personal statement explaining why you are interested in this particular programme, and outlining any relevant experience you have. If there are any anomalies in your academic record, please use the personal statement to explain related extenuating circumstances.
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
Personal Statement Yes A personal statement of up to 4,000 characters (maximum 2 pages) is required
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- International
- English
- Credit
- Politics
- International Relations
- English Language
- IT Law
- Human Rights
- Conflict
- Security
- Political Philosophy
- Law
- International law
- Nationalism
- Migration
- Political violence
- Law & Conflict
- International Society
- Law & War
- Conflict & Politics
Course programme
Course detail Description
Our course was launched by the School of Law and the Department of War Studies in response to the rapidly changing world after the Cold War. We combine the strengths of both departments to provide you with an integrated study of international law and international politics relevant to the contemporary world. This type of study is necessitated by the major changes in international peace and security which have taken place in recent years.
Our MA will give students of international relations, historians and political scientists a deeper knowledge of international law; narrow the existing gap between international lawyers and international relations specialists; and educate people who could work in international organisations (both inter-governmental and non-governmental), in government, or teach international law and politics.
Further literatureCourse format and assessment
Teaching
Per 40-credit module, you will typically have two hours per week over two 10-week terms. This can be split into one lecture + one seminar or combinations thereof, as well as 360 hours of self-study. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
For the dissertation module, you will have 12 hours of training workshops and supervision to complement the 588 hours of self-study.
Assessment
- Most 20 to 40-credit modules are assessed through a combination of essays (3000-6000 words), oral vivas, and/or exams.
- The dissertation module assessment will be based on a 100% dissertation assignment (up to 15,000 words).
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Structure
Year 1
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this course page for updates.
Required Modules You are required to take the following modules:- Law & Conflict in International Society (40 Credits)
- Dissertation (60 credits)
In addition, you are required to take 80 credits from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:
- International Law & War (40 credits)
- Political Violence, Counterterrorism & Human Rights (40 credits)
- Political Philosophy & International Law (20 credits)
- Migration, Conflict & Politics (20 credits)
- Nationalism & Security (40 credits)
- Transitional Justice & International Criminal Law (20 credits)
- Or another of over 50 modules available within the Department of War Studies
If you are studying part-time, in your first year you will take 40 credits of required taught modules and 40 credits of optional modules. In your second year you will take your dissertation (60 credits) and a further 40 credits of optional modules.
International Peace & Security