StudyLink logoHome
Students on a university campus

International Security, MA, University of East Anglia (UEA)

the United Kingdom

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Study options for this course

The award How you will study Study duration Course start Domestic course fees International course fees
MAFull-timefind outfind outfind outfind out

About International Security, MA - at University of East Anglia (UEA)

Study

This course provides a theoretical and empirical understanding of international security and international relations. The International Security Masters (ISMA) will help you to develop a range of valuable skills, particularly if you are seeking a professional career in international security as a Policy Analyst, Journalist or Researcher, or to pursue postgraduate research in international security and international relations.

Structure

Central to all UEA's international politics MA degrees is an essential grounding in International Relations theory and security in the international system, including exploration of the practical issues of security, such as terrorism. A core component is the dissertation, where students are required to write on an agreed topic with a specialist supervisor and conduct independent research. Assessment is a mixture of coursework and exams alongside course tests and reflective reports.

Teaching

UEA's School of Political, Social and International Studies pride themselves on providing top-quality, research-inspired teaching with an interdisciplinary approach. The majority of teaching utilises lectures and seminars, but where appropriate films and scenarios are used to explore different concepts, both thematically and empirically. All modules will seek to improve your engagement and encourage independent learning.

Employability

Over the course of the MA, students develop a variety of transferable skills including debating, oral presentations, team work, project work and essay writing. All students also take a module that is specifically designed to help improve research skills, ideal for those seeking a career in research. Graduates have taken up jobs in the fields of business, teaching, policy research, government and international organisations. The career centre at UEA is an excellent resource, hosting special days for Politics students to talk to professionals working in their field.

Entry requirements

Open to applicants with a good Honours degree - UK BA (Hons) 2:1 or equivalent - in a Humanities or Social Sciences subject.

Courses you may be interested in at other institutions

Below are some suggested courses at other providers that you may also be interested in:

Full-time MBA (with or without International Exchange) MBA

The University of Edinburgh Business School

Find out more

Quantum Science & Technology MSc

Abbe School of Photonics

Find out more

Actor Training and Coaching MA, MA, MFA

Royal Central School of Speech and Drama

Find out more

Hospitality and Tourism Management Master Degree

IULM University of Milan

Find out more

Professional LLM in Taxation Law LLM

Osgoode Professional Development, York University

Find out more

Italian Language Courses in Sicily Certificate, Summer Course, Winter School

The Italian Academy

Find out more

Fashion Marketing and Communication - Academic Year University Degree

IED – Istituto Europeo di Design

Find out more

Postgraduate pathways and pre-masters at other institutions

If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course then consider one of these postgraduate preparation courses from another institution:

GDip Psychology (Conversion)

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU)

Find out more

Law - GDL

Oxford Brookes University

Find out more

Psychology

University of Bolton

Find out more

Humanities and Social Sciences

Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL)

Find out more
See all Postgraduate pathway courses

Other courses at University of East Anglia (UEA)

There are 413 other courses listed from University of East Anglia (UEA). A selection of these are displayed below:

Accounting and Finance MSc

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Find out more

Accounting and Finance BSc

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Find out more

Accounting and Finance with a Year Abroad BSc

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Find out more

Accounting and Management BSc

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Find out more

Actuarial Sciences BSc

University of East Anglia (UEA)

Find out more
View all 413 courses at University of East Anglia (UEA)

Related Information

Find out more about studying in the United Kingdom