International Security and Global Governance (MSc - MRes)
ObjectivesThese degrees aim to provide the analytical tools required to examine security issues in their broad context, linked to research on security, governance and international relations. Core courses will examine the changing nature of war, violence and security, and their relationship with state and society. They provide a historical understanding of the evolution of global military, political and economic forces and the ideas that shaped them. During the degree you will develop the capacity to analyse political debates and issues in a critical manner, while improving teamwork and both written and oral communication skills. The master’s degrees will give you a good foundation from which to undertake an MPhil/PhD related to international security and governance in the social sciences. They are also ideal if you want to further your knowledge of, or are planning a career in, international organisations, policy research, journalism, economic and political forecasting or private sector management.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements Good honours degree in a social science or other relevant subject, though other qualifications may be considered. Applications from those working on security and international issues welcome.
Academic titleInternational Security and Global Governance (MSc / MRes)
Course descriptionYou will take core courses and options, and write a dissertation.
-Core course 1, International Security, provides a grounding in the evolution of notions of international security and its governance.
-Core course 2, War, Politics and Society, focuses on the relationship between warfare, the military and the state.
Option modules are normally available in:
-British, US and European government and politics
-international relations, international security, and US foreign policy
-politics of globalisation and international political economy
-politics, policy and administration of the EU
-political theory and political sociology
-war, conflict, nationalism, politics and religion
-policy analysis, policy-making processes and comparative public policy
-public management and public sector reform
-research methods.
For MRes students, research methods training forms part of the programme's core elements.
Dissertation.
Teaching
A mix of lectures and classes employing a variety of formats.
Assessment
Core courses assessed by written examination; option modules assessed by a combination of coursework and written examinations. There is a dissertation element.