MA International Security Studies

  • Postgraduate
  • London
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MA International Security Studies
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This online International Security Studies MA is designed for those looking to establish a career in public, private, or international organisations. The course explores complex security issues beyond traditional warfare, including climate change, pandemics, transnational crime, terrorism, and human rights. Students will gain a firm foundation in understanding the structures that enhance or obstruct security in the modern world. The programme is available as a one-year full-time course or a two-year part-time option, providing flexibility for those balancing professional commitments. By engaging with both military and non-military security challenges, students will develop the analytical skills necessary to navigate the evolving global landscape. This course is ideal for individuals seeking to contribute to policy, research, or operational roles within government, NGOs, and international institutions. Through a blend of theoretical study and practitioner-focused experience, the institution prepares graduates to address the most pressing safety and protection issues facing the world today.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £8,000 per year for full-time study. Part-time study is charged at £890 per 20-credit module. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

English Language Requirements

IELTS

Academic IELTS with a 6.0 overall and a 5.5 minimum in all bands.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Human Rights and International Order

20 Credits

Human Security

20 Credits

International Conflict Resolution

20 Credits

International Security Studies

20 Credits

International Security Studies Dissertation

60 Credits

Religion and International Relations

20 Credits

US Foreign Policy in the 21st Century

20 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates can pursue roles in government, NGOs, the UN, NATO, the EU, intelligence analysis, political risk assessment, and private security sectors.

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/international-security-studies---ma/ on 12 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.