Overview

Borders have become a key site and central concern of global security practices and theory, from the Mexican-United States border to the Mediterranean ports of the EU. The many facets of borders are introduced and analysed in this Global Security and Borders programme from the Queen's University Belfast : they are understood as containers of identity, sites of power, and points of weakness where the mobility of people (e.g. terrorists, migrants) and things (e.g. drugs, weapons) can disrupt prevailing forms of security.

Career opportunities

All of the MA programmes offered in the School provide our graduates with the skills to pursue a wide range of careers in the private, public and voluntary sectors. In addition they provide an appropriate basis for those who wish to proceed to Doctoral-level study. Former students on the Global Security and Borders programme have gone on to the following careers:

Fully funded PhD Programme in the US

UK Navy

Immigration services in Ireland

Law School on the US

Civil Service in Canadian Federal Government

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Politics and Institutions of Northern Ireland

Social Injustice

Global Development

The Politics of the Republic of Ireland

Global Ireland

The Politics and Political Economy of Energy and Low Carbon Energy Transitions
Institutions and Politics of the European Union

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-28 00:00:00

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Applications received after the closing deadline of Friday 28th March at 4pm GMT, will be regarded as LATE and will be considered only if vacancies exist.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 123 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2.2 Honours degree (with minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in a Social Sciences, Humanities or Arts subject; or a minimum of a 2.2 Honours degree (with a minimum of 55%) or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in any subject with relevant professional experience.

Given the highly competitive nature of the selection process for this course, please note that where offers are made, the academic standard required may be higher than the minimum requirement outlined above.

Further criteria may be applied since placements are limited. This may include (but is not limited to) ranking applications on the basis of academic performance, alongside a personal statement.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

≈ 21500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

7300 GBP / year

≈ 7300 GBP / year

Additional Details

Northern Ireland (NI) £7,300

Republic of Ireland (ROI) £7,300

England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £9,250

EU Other £21,500

International £21,500

Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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