International Affairs (Online) King's College London

Overview

The international political system is now experiencing its most momentous period of upheaval since the end of the Cold War. 

The International Affairs (Online) programme offered by King's College London engages with the world’s international security issues with the goal of educating the next generation of leaders in the industry. 

Key facts:

• If security is of concern to you, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed.

• With a ground-breaking, flexible curriculum, King’s equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, and the threats they pose both to individual states and to the international community.

• Delivered by the Defence Studies Department and drawing its content from our School of Security Studies, the largest academic community of its kind in the world, the course makes use of our teaching team’s deep connections to security organisations worldwide to provide the highest tier of research and experience-led learning outcomes. 

Career opportunities:

King’s is ranked sixth in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education’s Global Employability Ranking 2022).

• The course is ideal for anyone seeking to pursue a career in any industries addressing concerns over international affairs. This may include roles in Civil Service, NGOs, local or national government, armed forces, the Home Office, policy think tanks, or private intelligence and security companies. 

• It may also be suitable for journalists or parliamentary advisers reporting on international issues.

• The course presents students with advanced knowledge in international diplomatic and security strategies with the goal of advancing them to leadership-level positions in these fields. 

• This makes it ideal for professionals hoping to advance their existing careers or change careers into a profession within international or conflict politics.