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Keele University: Politics and International Relations - Pathway in Global Security
Institution | Keele University View institution profile |
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Department | School of Social, Political and Global Studies |
Web | www.keele.ac.uk |
enquiries@keele.ac.uk | |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
Explore the various safety threats within our borders and beyond, from conflict, migration and terrorism to organised crime, economic breakdown and climate change. Examine who responds to these threats, how they do so, and on what grounds. Investigate the consequences for states, organisations, communities and individuals. With these skills, you will become equipped to pursue a wide range of careers in government, diplomacy or foreign affairs, international organisations, security, and many other fields in the public, private, or voluntary sectors.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele has a longstanding reputation for high quality research in Politics and International Relations
- Opportunity to tailor your programme based on your interests and career aspirations
- High staff-to-student ratio, small group teaching, supportive and inclusive learning environment
- Research expertise in British, European, American, Middle East and international politics, and in international relations and security studies
The MA/MRes in Politics and International Relations has a pathway structure, allowing you to gain knowledge and understanding of the key elements of the discipline and giving you the opportunity to focus on the topics, questions, and issues that interest you the most. We have pathways in Global Security, International Relations, Politics, and US Politics. Whichever pathway you choose, you will be taught by academic staff who are experts and have long-standing reputations within these areas.
The Global Security pathway explores the range of threats, both old and new, that are posing a danger to our safety, and the ways in which different actors react to them.
Our modules explore a host of global security challenges, including those emanating from conflict, migration, terrorism, organised crime, economic failure, and climate change. They examine how states and other actors perceive and respond to these threats, sometimes taking extraordinary means in the name of providing security and managing risk. They investigate the consequences of increased global security, including those that raise questions about sovereignty, borders, and independence, as well as surveillance, the use of technology, and personal information. Studying on this pathway will equip you with a better understanding of our interconnected world, as well as with the ability to explain, analyse, and critique global security.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | Typical offer: 2:2 degree in any humanities or social science subject |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
Summary
As problems like terrorism, migration, weapons of mass destruction, and climate change pose a threat to safety beyond and within our borders, security fundamentally affects our lives and futures. Reflecting the latest trends in security studies, this course explores the history of security, different types of conflict and instability between nations and communities, and humanitarian and political responses. Underpinned by cutting-edge research into areas such as maritime security, policing and the effects of war on veterans and their families, it prepares you for a career in foreign affairs or national security, with expertise to become a world-class global security analyst.
**Why choose this course?**
- Keele was one of the first universities in the UK to offer a degree in international relations over 50 years ago and has a longstanding reputation as one of the foremost centres for political studies
- Benefit from leading expertise across diverse subjects, from security studies and environmental protest movements, to international political economy and development, and history
- Specialist knowledge of Britain, the European Union, Western and Central Europe, Eurasia, the Balkans, USA and Middle East, has led to staff advising governments and testifying in Parliament
- Undertake action research with immediate impact – one recent project looked at receptiveness to Covid Vaccination, another analysed reasons for the shortage of HGV drivers in the UK
- High staff-to-student ratio enhanced by small-group tutorials and a strong, inclusive research community with opportunities to engage with the Keele Model United Nations society
Security is shaping the world around us. We live in a society increasingly organised around the provision of security, the management of risk and creation of technologies that generate surveillance information and improve our safety
The flexible structure of our suite of MA/MRes Politics and International Relations programmes provides a high degree of focus, enabling you to engage with specific issues and carry out research into subjects of interest and relevance. You can build a tailored, systematic programme of study, choosing from our diverse collection of four different pathways – in Global Security, Politics, US Politics and International Relations. We also offer an MSc in International Diplomacy.
On this Global Security pathway, you can investigate key developments in international conflict and security, looking how security functions at the international and political level, between nation states, within societies and communities. You may choose to focus on the post-Cold War period, considering how shifting conceptions of security are allied to shifting understandings of the state, society, the economy, and culture.
**About Keele**
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have at least a 2:2 undergraduate degree or equivalent in Politics, International Relations or any social science subject (e.g Law or Sociology), or a humanities subject (e.g History, Philosophy, English, or Modern languages). |
Location | Keele Campus Keele University Keele ST5 5BG |
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national, and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including …
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