8 Security MSc Degree Programs

This MSc Development and Security innovative programme explores the link and tensions between development and security concerns in theory and practice. Specifically, it builds on the unique combination of expertise and experience in the School of Sociology, Politics and International Studies to Examine the nature of violent conflict in the world today and the international community's response to it

The MSc in Security Studies focuses on understanding the complex issues related to security in today’s world. Deepen your understanding of the world's most pressing security challenges and build the analytical skills to help address them. Security studies focus on the causes and consequences of international and civil conflict. You’ll learn to use empirical methods to understand why conflicts escalate to international and civil wars, explore the logic of wartime strategies and technologies, and learn about what’s needed to end and prevent violent conflicts.

M.Sc in Security and Defence: In recent years, the Security and Defence fields have attracted a lot of attention due to a globally volatile environment. Regional wars among neighbouring countries tend to affect not only the region in conflict but also inflict global recession in the economy, uncontrolled rise in fuel prices and food insecurity. At the same time, security incidents such as terrorist attacks or regional social upheavals tend to lead to massive migration of citizens from one country to the neighbouring countries or even to another continent thus challenging the sense of security of the local population.

The Master of Science in Terrorism & Homeland Security Policy at AU’s School of Public Affairs will train you to tackle the problems of terrorism and other threats that endanger the security of the United States. You’ll approach security issues informed by social science, with attention to the perspectives of criminology and criminal justice. Our program emphasizes the development of strategic, policy-based security solutions at the federal, state, and local levels of government.

The master study programme Public policy and security is designed to broaden your perspective and sharpen specific skills to prepare you to be a professional leader in public sector. The programme will inspire and prepare you to be a competent actor in public policy and security processes and make evidence based decisions. Make an impact in the world, pursue powerful ideas and advance your capacity to lead!

The MSc in Security and Risk (Learning at Work) is designed to help students develop a deep understanding of security concepts, risk management, and threat assessment. The program combines theoretical...

The MSc in Protection Management program prepares students to handle security challenges in various environments. It emphasizes developing skills to manage protection operations and respond to threats...

This degree provides students with the educational foundation necessary to succeed as intelligence analysts in federal national security agencies, private defense contractors, law enforcement agencies, businesses, and non-government organizations. This graduate program is comparable to the master in security studies programs at other universities.