International Security and Global Governance
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- One year, Two years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Social Science And Humanities
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- OCT 2026
Overview
Our MSc International Security and Global Governance allows you to explore urgent contemporary debates about violence, conflict, security and governance from a global perspective.
Entry requirements
| Other conditions | interview · 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). |
|---|---|
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: related area · or above |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. If you don't meet the minimum IELTS requirement, we offer pre-sessional English courses and foundation programmes to help you improve your English language skills and get your place at Birkbeck. Visit the International section of our website to find out more about our English language entry requirements and relevant requirements by country.
Fees
International students: £20,850 per year
UK students: £12,000 per year
UK/Home: £12,000 per year
International: £20,850 per year
Start dates
October 2026
Application deadline
main deadline for international applicants requiring a Student visa
Campus
- Central London, Online, United Kingdom
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