Overview

The International Security and Conflict Studies degree delivered by  Dublin City University helps you make sense of these complex issues and equips you with the tools to understand and address them in our globalised society.

Careers

The MA in International Security and Conflict Studies appeals to both recent graduates and individuals who are already well into their careers. It's a versatile programme suitable for students with diverse academic backgrounds, such as politics, law, history, languages, as well as those with practical experience in fields like policing or security forces.

The knowledge and skills gained from this programme are in high demand across various sectors, including government agencies, research organisations, both national and international non-governmental (NGO) and non-profit organisations, inter-governmental (IGO) organisations, as well as policing and security forces.

Graduates from this programme pursue diverse career paths. They can be found working in various government departments such as the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of Justice. Some also join the ranks of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána.

Internationally, opportunities exist within organisations such as the European Union and the United Nations. Others might choose to work with agencies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Trócaire, Amnesty International, Concern and Oxfam.

Alternatively, graduates can explore roles in major multinational corporations, the media industry, or think-tanks. The versatility of this programme opens doors to a wide range of fulfilling career paths.