MA in International Security and Development
Swansea University
About this program
MA in International Security and Development
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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Admission requirements
The typical entry requirement is a first degree in a relevant discipline, normally a lower second (average 55 per cent) or above or equivalent. Overseas students are expected to possess an IELTS score of 6.5
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Year 1 (Level 7 PGT)
Optional Modules
- Conceptual Issues In the Theory and Practice of Social Sciences
- Human rights, Humanitarian Intervention and Global Justice: Moral Problems International Politics.
- Approaches to International Relations
- The Policy Making Process
- Introduction to Development Studies
- Gender, Society and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa
- Democracy and Constitutional Design
- War, Identity and Society
- Dissertation
Scholarships & funding
International Excellence Scholarships are available to both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students. Other scholarships are available, please see our website for more information including eligibility criteria and closing dates.
Tuition
The full tuition fees for UK and international students vary, please see our website for more details
Career paths
International Security and Development Employment Opportunities
Graduates of the MA in International Security and Development go on to careers in,
- UN organizations
- government and politics
- humanitarian organizations
- media
- PR
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