MA in International Security and Development

Swansea University
Program overview
1-3 years
Full time/part time
Master's degree
Scholarships available

Start dates
Swansea
September 2023

Swansea
September 2024

Swansea
September 2025

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

Swansea University English Language Training

Swansea University's English Language Training services offer a variety of English courses including pre-sessionals, year round English, exam preparation and short courses. If you hold an offer from Swansea University you are able to take the Swansea English Language Test (SWELT) to fulfil your English language entry requirement. This is a 3 hour test which includes Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.

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Program content

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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Swansea University

Founded in 1920 and just three hours from London by train, Swansea University is an established university with a long history of academic success, excellent facilities, and high standards of teaching. When students choose to study at Swansea University, they...


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Swansea University

Singleton Park
SA2 8PP Swansea
United Kingdom

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