MA Conflict and International Security
Course Overview
This course provides a critical examination of modern warfare, security dilemmas, and political conflict within and between states. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of the challenges facing political and military leaders while learning to analyze a wide range of security institutions and events. The program also offers a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge through an optional practical work placement.
Key Program Highlights
- Analyze contemporary global security issues and political violence
- Gain critical insights into challenges faced by political and military institutions
- Develop advanced analytical skills to evaluate political ideas and conflict
- Optional practical work placement to apply academic knowledge
- Build a strong foundation in the strategic study of organized violence
Course Overview
This course provides a critical examination of modern warfare, security dilemmas, and political conflict within and between states. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of the challenges facing political and military leaders while learning to analyze a wide range of security institutions and events. The program also offers a unique opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge through an optional practical work placement.
Key Program Highlights
- Analyze contemporary global security issues and political violence
- Gain critical insights into challenges faced by political and military institutions
- Develop advanced analytical skills to evaluate political ideas and conflict
- Optional practical work placement to apply academic knowledge
- Build a strong foundation in the strategic study of organized violence
Requirements
Modules
- International Security
- War in Theory and Practice
- International Relations Theory
- Advanced Academic Skills
- Dissertation
- Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods in Politics and International Relations
- Contemporary Diplomacy
- Terrorism in a Globalising World
- Worlding International Relations
- Building Peace
- NATO Strategy during and after the Cold War
- Philosophical Issues in the Social Sciences
- International Organisations in Global Politics
