International Security and Risk (MSc)

Develop the skills to tackle complex political challenges, such as cyber threats, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, on this MSc International Security and Risk degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll use advanced research on risk analysis and decision-making to understand and inform global security policy. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to become a security specialist. This UK master’s course combines security studies, cyber security and risk analysis to reflect a global political environment that demands new thinking. On this course we take a multidisciplinary approach to teach the skills and understanding you'll need to work in the modern political landscape. You’ll have the chance to develop new solutions to these complex challenges by undertaking wide interdisciplinary study. You'll examine the key security issues facing the world today, including: cyber threats terrorism weapons of mass destruction the challenges posed by states and non-st

IELTS: overall 6.5; reading 6.0; writing 6.0; speaking 6.0; listening 6.0

International students: £26,200 per year

UK students: £10,400 per year

UK/Home: £10,400 per year

International: £26,200 per year

September 2026

Application deadlines UK students The deadline to apply for this course is midday UK time.

• Highfield, Southampton, United Kingdom