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University of Bath: International Security
Institution | University of Bath View institution profile |
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Department | Politics, Languages and International Studies View department profile |
Web | https://www.bath.ac.uk/faculties/faculty-of-humanities-social-sciences/ |
pgtadmissions@bath.ac.uk | |
Telephone | +44 1225 38 5115 |
Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
**Explore the fast-changing and multi-faceted subject of international security. Learn about topics including cybersecurity, counterterrorism and peacekeeping.**
International security has evolved enormously in the 21st century. Because of this, the way governments and organisations prepare for threats like terrorism, human and drug trafficking, and territorial and sovereignty disputes must adapt, too.
This course aims to prepare you for the new landscape of international security. With a focus on contemporary security issues, you’ll look at politics and policymaking in the international arena, and the role of global actors within it.
You'll gain important insights into the diverse dimensions of international security through in-depth study of up-to-date practices and challenges. You’ll also consider how major security threats impact societies and individuals, and the policy decisions that can prevent and minimise their effects.
Topics you’ll cover include:
- interstate and intrastate wars
- conflict, peace and peacekeeping
- terrorism and counterterrorism
- intelligence
- failed states and state building
- cybersecurity
- political violence
- climate challenges
This course is suitable for you if you have a degree in an appropriate subject, such as public policy, government, international affairs, international relations, history or sociology, and a keen interest to expand your knowledge and career prospects.
It's also suitable for you if you want to specialise in security issues, whether you're working in an NGO, government or the private sector, or other relevant fields such as commerce, industry and teaching.
**Learn from experts in the field**
Studying in our Department for Politics, Languages & International Studies will provide you with the opportunity to work with leading researchers. Their first-hand research experience will allow you to gain new perspectives on this complex subject area. Their expertise spans areas like cyberspace politics, gender politics, biological and chemical warfare, and global governance.
**Gain important career skills**
You’ll have the opportunity to gain:
- in-depth knowledge of the new international security environment of the 21st century
- a detailed understanding of the theories and methods underpinning international security
- the ability to analyse current security challenges and practices and their impact on research and policymaking
- a strong foundation for an international career in administration, diplomacy, research and policymaking
**Graduate prospects**
Studying this course will provide you with an excellent grounding for working in international organisations, government agencies, multinational corporations, NGOs, and public bodies.
Graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations, including:
- Foreign Relations Officer, Office of the Narcotics Control Board
- Policy Advisor, DEFRA
- Analyst, UI's Europe Programme
- NATO consultant, Washington DC
- Global Operations Officer, Drum Cussac Group
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as European Studies, International Relations, Modern Languages, Politics, History, Economics or Sociology. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Explore the fast-changing and multi-faceted subject of international security. Learn about topics including cybersecurity, counterterrorism and peacekeeping.**
International security has evolved enormously in the 21st century. Because of this, the way governments and organisations prepare for threats like terrorism, human and drug trafficking, and territorial and sovereignty disputes must adapt, too.
This course aims to prepare you for the new landscape of international security. With a focus on contemporary security issues, you’ll look at politics and policymaking in the international arena, and the role of global actors within it.
You'll gain important insights into the diverse dimensions of international security through in-depth study of up-to-date practices and challenges. You’ll also consider how major security threats impact societies and individuals, and the policy decisions that can prevent and minimise their effects.
Topics you’ll cover include:
- interstate and intrastate wars
- conflict, peace and peacekeeping
- terrorism and counterterrorism
- intelligence
- failed states and state building
- cybersecurity
- political violence
- climate challenges
This course is suitable for you if you have a degree in an appropriate subject, such as public policy, government, international affairs, international relations, history or sociology, and a keen interest to expand your knowledge and career prospects.
It's also suitable for you if you want to specialise in security issues, whether you're working in an NGO, government or the private sector, or other relevant fields such as commerce, industry and teaching.
**Learn from experts in the field**
Studying in our Department for Politics, Languages & International Studies will provide you with the opportunity to work with leading researchers. Their first-hand research experience will allow you to gain new perspectives on this complex subject area. Their expertise spans areas like cyberspace politics, gender politics, biological and chemical warfare, and global governance.
**Gain important career skills**
You’ll have the opportunity to gain:
- in-depth knowledge of the new international security environment of the 21st century
- a detailed understanding of the theories and methods underpinning international security
- the ability to analyse current security challenges and practices and their impact on research and policymaking
- a strong foundation for an international career in administration, diplomacy, research and policymaking
**Graduate prospects**
Studying this course will provide you with an excellent grounding for working in international organisations, government agencies, multinational corporations, NGOs, and public bodies.
Graduates have gone on to successful careers in a wide range of organisations, including:
- Foreign Relations Officer, Office of the Narcotics Control Board
- Policy Advisor, DEFRA
- Analyst, UI's Europe Programme
- NATO consultant, Washington DC
- Global Operations Officer, Drum Cussac Group
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | You should have a bachelor’s honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as European Studies, International Relations, Modern Languages, Politics, History, Economics or Sociology. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Explore the multi-faceted subject of international security. Gain fresh and leading perspectives on this field from leading experts.**
International security has evolved enormously in the last 20 years, with terrorism, human and drug trafficking and territorial and sovereignty disputes adding an extra layer of complexity to the traditional security challenges of states.
This course offers a focus on security issues, looking at politics and policy-making in the contemporary international arena, and the role of global actors within it.
You'll gain a deep insight into the diverse dimensions of international security, unpacking the practices and challenges of different governments and organisations and exploring how these relate to research and policy-making.
Studying this at Bath provides an opportunity to work with researchers who are part of the debate on both traditional and non-traditional security issues.
With expertise across a wide spectrum of topics - including cyberspace politics, borders in South East Asia, the American drone strikes in Pakistan, biological and chemical weapons, rising powers and global governance - you'll gain new perspectives on this complex subject area.
**Gain key skills**
You'll leave with:
- an in-depth understanding of the new international security environment of the post-Cold War era
- detailed knowledge of the theories and methods underpinning international security
- the ability to analyse current security challenges and practices and the impact of those on research and policy-making
- a strong foundation for an international career in administration, diplomacy, research and policy-making
This course is for those with a degree in an appropriate subject, such as public policy, government, international affairs, international relations, history or sociology. It's also suitable for professionals who want to specialise in security issues, whether you're working in an NGO, government or the private sector, or other relevant fields such as commerce, industry and teaching.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as European Studies, International Relations, Modern Languages, Politics, History, Economics or Sociology. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
Summary
**Explore the multi-faceted subject of international security. Gain fresh and leading perspectives on this field from leading experts.**
International security has evolved enormously in the last 20 years, with terrorism, human and drug trafficking and territorial and sovereignty disputes adding an extra layer of complexity to the traditional security challenges of states.
This course offers a focus on security issues, looking at politics and policy-making in the contemporary international arena, and the role of global actors within it.
You'll gain a deep insight into the diverse dimensions of international security, unpacking the practices and challenges of different governments and organisations and exploring how these relate to research and policy-making.
Studying this at Bath provides an opportunity to work with researchers who are part of the debate on both traditional and non-traditional security issues.
With expertise across a wide spectrum of topics - including cyberspace politics, borders in South East Asia, the American drone strikes in Pakistan, biological and chemical weapons, rising powers and global governance - you'll gain new perspectives on this complex subject area.
**Gain key skills**
You'll leave with:
- an in-depth understanding of the new international security environment of the post-Cold War era
- detailed knowledge of the theories and methods underpinning international security
- the ability to analyse current security challenges and practices and the impact of those on research and policy-making
- a strong foundation for an international career in administration, diplomacy, research and policy-making
This course is for those with a degree in an appropriate subject, such as public policy, government, international affairs, international relations, history or sociology. It's also suitable for professionals who want to specialise in security issues, whether you're working in an NGO, government or the private sector, or other relevant fields such as commerce, industry and teaching.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | British qualifications To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in an appropriate subject such as European Studies, International Relations, Modern Languages, Politics, History, Economics or Sociology. We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree. If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements. English language requirements If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level. |
Location | Main Site Claverton Down Bath BA2 7AY |
The University of Bath
Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
The Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences at the University of Bath conducts high quality research focussed on solving the world’s biggest problems and improving the societies we live in. Teachers and lecturers working within the faculty are active researchers and apply their findings to the content taught on our programmes.
The Faculty includes six departments:
- Economics
- Education
- Health
- Politics, Languages & International Studies
- Psychology
- Social & Policy Sciences
By studying and researching with us you’ll be welcomed into a multidisciplinary, diverse academic community and a strong environment to pursue …
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