MA Applied Security and Strategy in Exeter United Kingdom | University of Exeter

OverviewDevelop critical and strategic thinking skills to address evolving security threats in today's volatile global landscape.Gain hands-on experience through interactive workshops, field visits, and simulation exercises that build practical competencies.Our foundational module, Applied Strategy in the Contemporary World (POLM233), blends theory with practical methodologies to cultivate strategic proficiency – essential for high-stakes analytical and decision-making roles across public and private sectors.Select from career-focused elective modules covering areas like global security, artificial intelligence, emerging technologies, and strategic decision-making.Opt for either a conventional dissertation or an industry-based project accompanied by a reflective learning portfolio.Learn from specialists tackling modern security challenges including geopolitical rivalries, regional conflicts, and technological upheavals.Attend weekly seminars featuring distinguished speakers from the Strategy and Security Institute's network of honorary fellows.The program offers flexible full-time or part-time options, with mid-week classes scheduled across two days to accommodate working professionals.Become part of an alumni network pursuing impactful careers in government, defense, intelligence, and related fields.We acknowledge that many security and defense professionals, including military personnel, launched their careers without undergraduate degrees. We encourage applications from non-degree holders who can demonstrate equivalent professional experience and academic potential through their application materials.