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University of Bristol: International Security
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Arts, Law and Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| spais-mscenquiries@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0117 331 7577 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Investigate the threats and challenges that define the world we live in. From conflicts and the climate crisis to transnational organised crime and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, study how security problems emerge, evolve and interact in a rapidly changing international landscape.
Core teaching equips you with both theoretical and empirical tools. Examine classic and cutting-edge approaches to security studies, trace the origins of conflict and peace, and analyse the actors involved in security-related questions – from states and international organisations to NGOs and private actors. Interrogate key texts, question prevailing assumptions, and develop your own evidence-based positions on pressing security issues.
To deepen or broaden your expertise, choose from optional modules that address the climate crisis, capitalist transformation, vulnerability and disaster, and advanced research design. Each unit links conceptual debates to contemporary case studies, ensuring that analytical insights remain firmly connected to real-world events.
Be challenged and inspired by internationally recognised scholars who work on some of the most urgent security problems of our time. Their research and experience create an intellectually rigorous yet supportive environment where students from diverse backgrounds collaborate, debate and innovate. Guest lectures and workshops further enrich the learning community and help you build professional networks.
Guided by a dedicated supervisor, produce a dissertation that demonstrates your ability to design and manage a research project, carry out detailed academic analysis and present your data to the highest standard.
Gain an a nuanced appreciation of why security matters and how to analyse it. Graduate with the ability to apply theoretical concepts to contemporary security affairs with clarity and confidence – skills valued in government, international organisations, the security sector, non-governmental advocacy, and academia.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - evidence of significant, relevant work experience in one of the following sectors: NGOs, Government Departments, Think Tanks (minimum of six months in a paid role); See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 18800 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 18800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 18800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 18800 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 18800 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 29300 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 29300 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or an international equivalent in any discipline. If you are currently completing a degree, we understand that your final grade may be higher than the interim grades or module/unit grades you have achieved during your studies to date. We will consider your application if your interim grades are currently slightly lower than the programme's entry requirements and may make you an aspirational offer. This offer would be at the standard level, so you would need to achieve the standard entry requirements by the end of your degree. Specific module requirements would still apply. We will also consider your application if your final overall achieved grade is slightly lower than the programme's entry requirement. If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing: - evidence of significant, relevant work experience in one of the following sectors: NGOs, Government Departments, Think Tanks (minimum of six months in a paid role); See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/international/countries/ |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| Channel Islands | 9400 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 9400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9400 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9400 GBP for Year 1 |
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