Security Studies - MA

Master

In Birmingham

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    1 Year

Looking for a security studies Master’s in Birmingham? Our MA Security Studies is open to graduates from all subjects.

The subject of security has considerable contemporary relevance, both nationally and internationally. A long and diverse list of issues have been characterised as security threats from warfare to global warming.

On this Masters you will consider events such as these across a range of different perspectives discussing their implications for security at the international, national and local levels as well as their relevance to different actors such as the state and the individual.

For example, the ongoing Syrian civil war and the breakdown of the Syrian state may represent a security risk for the UK by giving groups likes ISIS the space to operate and potentially attack the West. However, if we alter our focus we quickly become aware of a range of different insecurities felt by civilians displaced from their homes and struggling to survive as a result of the conflict.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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City North Campus, B42 2SU

Start date

On request

About this course

OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.

A second class degree from a UK University or international equivalent.

Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis should a student possess enough relevant professional experience.

Why Choose Us?
You will critically explore the concept of security, asking what it is, who it is for and what it entails.
You’ll get to learn about issues of contemporary and international significance that reflect the breadth of the discipline from the proliferation of nuclear weapons to climate change.
You’ll experience research-led teaching and study alongside a team of academics with diverse expertise who are actively publishing in the field.
Separate yourself within the job marketplace by demonstrating to potential employers your academic commitment, expertise and transferable skills, such as research training and practice.
Birmingham City University has just launched the UK's first Centre for Brexit Studies, researching all aspects of the UK's vote to leave the EU, including the impact it has on hate crime and national security in the UK.

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Subjects

  • Conflict
  • International Relations
  • Security
  • International
  • Sexual abuse
  • Homicide
  • Contemporary Security
  • Researching Crime
  • Traditional Security
  • Phenomenon

Course programme

Modules

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 160 credits):
  • Security and International Relations Theory
  • Research Methods
  • International Institutions and Security
  • Contemporary Security
  • Researching Crime and Security
  • Dissertation in Security Studies
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules:
  • Terrorism, Political Violence and Extremism
  • Security in the Digital Age
  • Homicide and Violent Organised Crime
  • Understanding Domestic and Sexual Violence

Additional information

Award: MA Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £8,800 per year

Mode - Full Time
Duration - 18 Months (Professional Placement)
Fees - £9,700 per year

Mode - Part time
Duration - 2 Years

International students
Mode - Full Time
Duration - 1 year
Fees - £13,200 per year

Mode - Full Time
Duration - 18 Months (Professional Placement)
Fees - £14,600 per year


Security Studies - MA

Price on request