International Affairs

Overview

With modules covering international relations; strategy and conflict history; cyber-security; intelligence and future conflict, the International Affairs course’s multidisciplinary approach developed by King's College London enables you to gain a holistic understanding of the global security industry and the challenges it faces.

Key benefits

• Join a world-renowned top 10 UK university and become part of a distinguished network of alumni.

• Learn from high-profile, world-leading, academics in the field of security and defence.

• Learn the history, international relations, strategic and political theory that surrounds the world’s most intricate security challenges.

• Draw upon knowledge and research from the Defence Studies Department, the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy.

• Achieve a PG Cert in less than a year, Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months and an MA in two years.

Career Prospects

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.