International Security and Global Governance (MSc)
Master
In London
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
Our MSc International Security and Global Governance explores urgent contemporary debates about violence, conflict, security and governance from a global perspective.
As the distinctions between civil wars, terrorism, warlord conflict and conventional war have blurred, the corresponding interventions - humanitarian, regional, international and imperial - have been the subject of considerable academic debate and political controversy. Simultaneously, geopolitical rivalries among global powers and the threat of violence and war between states continue to shape international security. Our approach works across disciplines, incorporating political, theoretical, historical, sociological and public policy approaches to produce comprehensive, balanced analyses of contemporary political controversies.
Core modules will examine the changing nature of war, violence and security, and their relationship with state and society. They provide a historical understanding of the evolution of global military, humanitarian and governance institutions and the ideas that shaped them.
You then choose two option modules from a wide variety of topics including international security, American foreign policy, globalisation, political theory and sociology, war and conflict, nationalism and religion, and international political economy. The culmination of the programme is applying the concepts and methods you have learnt to write a dissertation on the subject that interests you most.
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About this course
Graduates go in to careers in international organisations, policy research, journalism, economic and political forecasting, campaigning organisations, local and national government, the diplomatic service, and private sector management. Possible professions include journalist, Civil Service fast streamer, politician’s assistant, or Diplomatic Services operational officer. This degree can be useful in becoming a social researcher or human resources officer.
A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in a related area or relevant experience combined with an adequate academic background (subject to interview).
Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners.
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Subjects
- Conflict
- Politics
- Governance
- Political Theory
- Sociology
- International
- Global
- Public
- Foreign Policy
- Government Politics
Course programme
You take two core modules and two option modules (all 30 credits), and write a 60-credit dissertation.
Option modules are normally available in:
- British, US and European government and politics
- International relations, international security and US foreign policy
- Politics of globalisation and international political economy
- Politics, policy and administration of the EU
- Political theory and political sociology
- War, conflict, nationalism, politics and religion
- Policy analysis, policy-making processes and comparative public policy
- Public management and public sector reform
- Research methods.
- Global Politics, Governance and Security
- War, Politics and Society
- Dissertation MSc International Security and Global Governance
Additional information
Part-time home students: £4410 pa
Full-time home students: £8820 pa
Part-time international students: £8010 pa
Full-time international students: £16020 pa
International Security and Global Governance (MSc)