Lexington,
KY,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA in Diplomacy and International Commerce - International Security and Intelligence in Lexington United States | University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky
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Lexington United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
34,326
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Since the launch of the War on Terror, career opportunities for International Security and Intelligence graduates have significantly diversified and grown. The expansion of public sector roles within intelligence agencies, the Departments of Defense and Homeland Security, and various other government organizations has fostered an ideal landscape for graduates specializing in security and intelligence disciplines. Simultaneously, private sector firms focusing on political risk assessment have seen remarkable growth, presenting fresh and dynamic career prospects.
At Patterson, students focusing on International Security and Intelligence gain expertise in both the theoretical discussions of national security policy and the practical workings of security institutions. The curriculum examines contemporary global security challenges, their socioeconomic impacts, and effective response strategies. Learners acquire knowledge about intelligence operations, worldwide information gathering and interpretation frameworks, and the technological tools employed to counter threats from both governmental and non-governmental entities. They also explore intelligence's role in shaping policies and international relations, along with the mechanisms ensuring accountability.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Personal statement (500 words) outlining your interest in our program, as well as how you believe it will advance your educational and professional goals. This should be uploaded directly to your application.
Resume. This should be 1-2 pages in length. Please include any activities that reflect your exposure to international affairs and public policy, as well as any foreign language proficiency. Your resume should be uploaded directly to your application.
Letters of recommendation. Two to four letters should be provided from either faculty members or employers. Details regarding their submission are provided in the graduate school application.
GRE scores. These may be self-reported on your application, but you should also request that they be sent directly from Educational Testing Service. The institution code for UK Graduate School is R1837.
Transcripts. You should upload scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from each accredited college, professional school, or university that you have attended.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The score may be self-reported in the application, but should also be sent directly to UK Graduate School by the reporting agency. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. International students who receive college degrees from US universities, from universities in other English-speaking countries, or from programs where the language of instruction is English may be exempted from taking the TOEFL test. Given the large number of applicants, and their geographic dispersal across the United States and around the world, we do not require evaluative admission interviews. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduatework is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher gradepoint averages.
Resume. This should be 1-2 pages in length. Please include any activities that reflect your exposure to international affairs and public policy, as well as any foreign language proficiency. Your resume should be uploaded directly to your application.
Letters of recommendation. Two to four letters should be provided from either faculty members or employers. Details regarding their submission are provided in the graduate school application.
GRE scores. These may be self-reported on your application, but you should also request that they be sent directly from Educational Testing Service. The institution code for UK Graduate School is R1837.
Transcripts. You should upload scanned copies of official or unofficial transcripts from each accredited college, professional school, or university that you have attended.
Applicants whose native language is not English must submit either a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score. The score may be self-reported in the application, but should also be sent directly to UK Graduate School by the reporting agency. The minimum acceptable TOEFL score is 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (Internet-based). The minimum IELTS score is 6.5. International students who receive college degrees from US universities, from universities in other English-speaking countries, or from programs where the language of instruction is English may be exempted from taking the TOEFL test. Given the large number of applicants, and their geographic dispersal across the United States and around the world, we do not require evaluative admission interviews. An overall grade point average of 2.75 on undergraduate work and 3.00 on all graduatework is required by the Graduate School. Individual departments may require higher gradepoint averages.
Tuition
USD
34,326