Swansea University MA in International Security and Development
Swansea University

Swansea University

MA in International Security and Development

Swansea, United Kingdom

MA

Full time, Part time

Sep 2026

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The MA in International Security and Development focuses on the relationship between security and development from a global perspective. It covers various key issues, including conflict resolution, human security, and post-conflict reconstruction. Students will gain insights into the complexities affecting international cooperation and policy responses, enabling them to analyze global security challenges effectively.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in international organizations, government agencies, NGOs, and think tanks. Potential job roles include policy analyst, project manager, and security consultant. This program prepares students for significant contributions to the fields of security, development, and international relations.

The MA in International Security and Development introduces you to the major issues and critical debates within a profoundly serious field.

Security, violence and conflict are now central to international politics and development policy discourse. Understanding the modern world demands a full appreciation of conflict and violence.

In this course you explore coverage of ‘traditional’ security issues such as war and conflict, in addition to ‘non-traditional’ issues such as economic security, environmental security, health and migration.

Capitalising on departmental expertise in security, you will receive an advanced introduction to the main approaches in the study of security.

These approaches cover realism, securitization theory, feminist approaches, critical theory and poststructuralism.

This course is also available in Part time basis with 2-3 years duration.

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