Science & International Security

King's College London

Postgraduate

In London

higher than £ 9000

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • 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 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. All applications are assessed by a committee of academic tutors. This process takes on average eight weeks.

Personal statement and supporting information

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. 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..
Previous Academic Study Yes A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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10 Cutcombe Road, SE5 9RJ

Start date

On request

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Subjects

  • Global
  • International
  • English
  • Credit
  • Options
  • English Language
  • Diplomacy
  • Politics
  • Risk
  • Technology
  • IT risk
  • Biological
  • Science & Security
  • Biological Weapons
  • Security of Nuclear
  • Nuclear & Biological

Course programme

Course detail Description

It is increasingly important to understand the security implications of scientific and technological developments. While science and technology have always affected national and international security, current developments in the space, nuclear and biological weapons and long-range missiles, as well as work in biotechnology and information technology suggest that science will exert a greater and more complex influence on security and policy planning. At the same time, individuals and sub-national groups have greater access to new technologies than ever before.

Our course will provide you with an integrated understanding of science and politics. You will develop an understanding of the science underlying key weapons systems and technologies, the main concepts and tools of international politics and security studies and the process by which scientists and policymakers can interact productively in the policy process. Our goal is to equip you to analyse the impact of current and future scientific developments on security.

Course purpose

Our course is designed to provide you with an integrated understanding of science and international politics to cope with the demands of the emerging security agenda.

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Course format and assessment

Teaching

For lectures, seminars and feedback, you will typically have 2 hours per week over two 10-week terms per 40 credit module. This can be split into 1 lecture + 1 seminar or combinations thereof. You will also have approximately 360 hours per 40 credit module plus 588 hours for dissertation for self-study with 12 hours of training workshops and supervision. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.

Assessment

  • Most 20 and 40-credit modules are assessed through a combination of essays, presentation, 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. You will normally take:

MA – modules totalling 180 credits

PG Diploma – modules totalling 120 credits

PG Certificate – modules totalling 60 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

MA Pathway:

You are required to take the following modules:

  • The Science & Security of Nuclear & Biological Weapons (20 credits)
  • Current Issues in Science & Security (20 credits)
  • Dissertation (60 credits)

Postgraduate Diploma Pathway:

You are required to take the following modules:

  • The Science & Security of Nuclear & Biological Weapons (20 credits)
  • Current Issues in Science & Security (20 credits)

Postgraduate Certificate Pathway:

You are required to take the following modules:

  • The Science & Security of Nuclear & Biological Weapons (20 credits)
  • Current Issues in Science & Security (20 credits)
Optional Modules

MA Pathway:

In addition, you are required to take 80 credits from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Armchair Intelligence – Open Sources & Online Investigation (20 credits)
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism (40 credits)
  • Cyber Security (40 credits)
  • Proliferation & International Security (40 credits)
  • Risk & Uncertainty in Global Politics (20 credits)
  • Contemporary British Defence Policy (20 credits)
  • Diplomacy, Intelligence & Armaments Competition: The Origins of the Second World War 1931-1941 (40 credits)
  • or any of the other available options offered by 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.

Postgraduate Diploma Pathway:

In addition, you are required to take 80 credits from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Armchair Intelligence – Open Sources & Online Investigation (20 credits)
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism (40 credits)
  • Cyber Security (40 credits)
  • Proliferation & International Security (40 credits)
  • Risk & Uncertainty in Global Politics (20 credits)
  • Contemporary British Defence Policy (20 credits)
  • Diplomacy, Intelligence & Armaments Competition: The Origins of the Second World War 1931-1941 (40 credits)
  • or any of the other available options offered by the Department of War Studies

Postgraduate Certificate Pathway:

In addition, you are required to take 20 credits from a wide range of optional modules that may typically include:

  • Armchair Intelligence – Open Sources & Online Investigation (20 credits)
  • Chemical, Biological, Radiological & Nuclear (CBRN) Terrorism (40 credits)
  • Cyber Security (40 credits)
  • Proliferation & International Security (40 credits)
  • Risk & Uncertainty in Global Politics (20 credits)
  • Contemporary British Defence Policy (20 credits)
  • Diplomacy, Intelligence & Armaments Competition: The Origins of the Second World War 1931-1941 (40 credits)
  • or any of the other available options offered by the Department of War Studies

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