MA International Security in Stoke-On-Trent United Kingdom | University of Staffordshire

Our MA in International Security program empowers you to master this specialized field within International Relations.
You'll examine the frameworks supporting global collaboration and governance on security issues, featuring key institutions like NATO and the UN. The curriculum addresses evolving threats, which in modern times have expanded to encompass nuclear weapons, cyber conflicts, and potential space warfare. We also investigate human security concerns, ranging from food crises to governmental human rights violations.
Students can opt for a specialized intelligence track.
Delivered fully online, this program offers flexible study options while maintaining high faculty engagement through experienced instructors.
Core modules across all specializations deliver comprehensive knowledge of international security, examining security definitions and relevant theoretical frameworks. Your independent dissertation, guided by faculty, can focus on module topics or personal interests, with academic support for research development.
This degree offers customization through elective choices or specialized pathways.
Career Prospects
Graduates gain critical thinking abilities and transferable skills valued across multiple sectors, including:
Education, Government Ministries (National/Foreign/Defense), Military Services, Intelligence Agencies, International Institutions