Explore the complex challenges shaping our world with the MSc Global Security. This Master's is a forward-thinking course designed for those who aspire to make a meaningful impact in international relations, policy, and security. As globalisation, technology, and environmental change transform the international landscape, the need for informed and strategic security professionals has never been greater. This postgraduate degree provides an interdisciplinary and research-led education in global security, equipping you with the analytical, theoretical, and practical skills needed to understand and address complex security threats. What you’ll learn Analyse historical and contemporary issues as you broaden your understanding of global security. Apply theoretical frameworks to real-world international and political issues. Develop critical research, communication, and analytical skills for professional practice. Engage with expert academics to deepen your understanding of policy and governance. Interrogate current issues surrounding global security on a local, national, and international scale. You’ll study topics such as cyber security, gender and race security, terrorism, environmental security, and human rights, gaining a critical understanding of the political, social, and ethical dimensions of global safety. Through a combination of contemporary, multifaceted modules, you'll develop the graduate skills that are essential for you to progress into academia or continue in a range of professions that require specialist knowledge and skills in global security.
Which department am I in?
Christ Church Business School
Study options
Full Time
(1 Year)
Tuition fees
£17,000.00 (18,52,255)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Canterbury
N Holmes Rd,
Canterbury,
Kent,
CT1 1QU, Southern England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
A minimum of a 2:2 in a HEA Undergraduate degree or have been awarded a Postgraduate degree. Applicants who have cognate expertise may be invited for interview to ascertain suitability for the MSc.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.