- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Politics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Today's security landscape extends far beyond traditional military concerns, creating unprecedented challenges—and opportunities—for security professionals. Our MA in International Security provides a sophisticated understanding of contemporary security challenges while developing the analytical capabilities essential for careers in this critical field. You'll explore the transformation of security studies since the Cold War, examining both traditional concerns like strategy and interstate conflict alongside emerging issues such as environmental security, gender dimensions, transnational crime, and migration governance. What distinguishes our programme is its balance of theoretical depth and practical application. You'll master key security theories while developing professional skills through innovative teaching methods—including simulated scenarios, policy exercises, and collaborative projects addressing real-world challenges. This approach bridges academic understanding with the practical capabilities valued across security-focused careers.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.0 overall, no part below 5.5 |
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IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)
Fees
International students: £23,850 per year
UK students: £11,200 per year
UK/Home: £11,200 per year
International: £23,850 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early
Campus
- Norwich Research Park, Norwich, United Kingdom