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UCL (University College London): Security Studies
| Institution | UCL (University College London) View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Political Science View department profile |
| Web | www.ucl.ac.uk/social-historical-sciences/ |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This MSc will deepen your understanding of the world's most pressing security challenges and develop your analytical and methodological skills to address them. Security studies focus on the causes and consequences of international and civil conflict. The MSc will train you to apply empirical methods to understand why conflicts escalate to international and civil wars, the logic of wartime strategies and technologies, and how to end and prevent violent conflict.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | As a minimum, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; Applicants should ideally have a background in political science, international relations, law, European studies, history, philosophy, economics, or a related subject. Relevant practical or work experience in a related field may also be taken into account. English level: Level 4 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | As a minimum, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; Applicants should ideally have a background in political science, international relations, law, European studies, history, philosophy, economics, or a related subject. Relevant practical or work experience in a related field may also be taken into account. English level: Level 4 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | As a minimum, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; Applicants should ideally have a background in political science, international relations, law, European studies, history, philosophy, economics, or a related subject. Relevant practical or work experience in a related field may also be taken into account. English level: Level 4 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | As a minimum, an upper second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard; Applicants should ideally have a background in political science, international relations, law, European studies, history, philosophy, economics, or a related subject. Relevant practical or work experience in a related field may also be taken into account. English level: Level 4 |
| Location | London, Bloomsbury Gower Street Camden WC1E 6BT |
Shaping tomorrow’s thinkers through the lessons of history
UCL Faculty of Social & Historical Sciences seeks to understand the social, political, economic, cultural and environmental processes that have shaped the world over time. Our academics develop cutting-edge, cross-disciplinary research and education that has positive, real-world impact. We will challenge you to think in new ways, engage critically with global issues and look for creative solutions.
We are consistently ranked among the world’s top 15 across our disciplines and 3 subjects in the global #5 according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025
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