MSc Econ Intelligence Studies and Strategic Studies
Master
In Aberystwyth
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Aberystwyth (Wales)
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Duration
1 Year
The programme is designed to facilitate the development of a critical awareness of the state of theory and practice in the field of Intelligence as it relates to the sub-field of Strategic Studies.
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About this course
Minimum entry requirement for a Masters degree is normally an Honours Degree or equivalent. Candidates who do not meet this standard will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Not necessary to have a first degree in Int. Politics or related, but evidence that you can complete the course successfully is needed.
Non-native English speakers are required to take a test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum levels equating to an IELTS score of 7.0; a TOEFL score of 610 (paper based test), 100 (internet based test) or 250 (computer based test) with an essay rating of 5.5
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Course programme
This degree provides students with a specialist introduction to the advanced study of Intelligence and Strategic Studies. The programme is designed to facilitate the development of a critical awareness of the state of theory and practice in the field of Intelligence as it relates to the sub-field of Strategic Studies. The issues and debates explored in the programme include:
- Contending approaches, and conceptual debates, concerning the nature and definition of intelligence
- The political context in which intelligence studies should be located
- The problem of intelligence failures, with special reference to Pearl Harbor and September 11
- The challenge of Strategic Deception
- The programme deals with complex issues and debates at the cutting-edge of contemporary intelligence studies, seeking to ensure that students can both think systematically about them, and communicate their conclusions clearly to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
This MSc Econ Intelligence Studies and Strategic Studies degree provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledge, understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas:
- The assumptions, theories and practices that have defined traditional studies of intelligence
- The assumptions and theories that underpin the concept of ‘intelligence failures'
- The problem of politicisation in relation to intelligence assessments
- The problem of strategic deception
- Lessons for policy makers from past experiences of intelligence assessment
MSc Econ Intelligence Studies and Strategic Studies