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University of Westminster, London: International Relations and Security

Institution University of Westminster, London View institution profile
Department School of Social Sciences View department profile
Web https://www.westminster.ac.uk
Email course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk
Telephone +44 (0)207 915 5511
Study type Taught

Summary

The question of security now dominates contemporary international politics. Issues such as the 'War on Terror', pre-emptive self-defence and humanitarian intervention constitute seminal international concerns that have implications for all states and all peoples.

The International Relations and Security MA provides you with a detailed understanding of the nature of the contemporary security agenda, its origins, theoretical foundations and future trajectory. You'll examine the theories of international security and those key security issues that have dominated security discourse in the post-Cold War era. You'll also develop your analytical skills in order to facilitate understanding of the seminal contemporary security issues in a broader theoretical and historical framework.

You'll consider various aspects of international order and politics, including the dynamics of international social and political power relationships and conflicts, and state building. These topics are studied comparatively in relation to governmental, political and social processes, and in the contexts of various historical continuities, discontinuities and contrasts.

MA

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) at the University of Westminster offers a wide range of postgraduate courses across Social Sciences, Humanities, Law and Life Sciences. Based in central London, you’ll benefit from being close to government, legal institutions, NGOs and cultural organisations, helping you to connect studies to real-world contexts. 

Postgraduate programmes are research-informed and professionally relevant, with strengths in areas including international relations, public policy, psychology, criminology, translation, cultural studies and international law. Combining academic rigour with strong career focus, courses are designed to develop advanced research, analytical and communication skills, supporting careers in a …

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