Overview

Key features

The Universidad Carlos III de Madrid’s Master in Geopolitics and Strategic Studies aims to provide solid and rigorous theoretical and methodological tools, as well as in-depth knowledge of global and regional geopolitics and strategic studies. On completing the Master, the student will be qualified to work as an analyst either in academia or in the sectors that require the expertise and skills of specialists in international relations.

Apart from the opportunity to continue a career in academia, the Master’s degree offers graduates a wide range of professional opportunities such as: journalists and communication professionals specialized in international affairs; researchers in think tanks oriented to international, geopolitical and strategic affairs; civil servants in public organizations in the fields of diplomacy, strategic intelligence and national and international defense and security; employees of international organizations related to security and defense policy, international cooperation and development, resolution and management of territorial conflicts (e.g., EU, UN, NATO, OSCE, NGOs, etc.); analysts in companies and institutions specialized in political, economic and risk assessment at the international level; etc. In addition, the Master aims to offer professionals who already work in these sectors a unique opportunity to continue their training thanks to its specialized and cutting-edge program.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Strategic studies, security and defense

Geoeconomics, globalization and development

Methods of geopolitical and strategic analysis

Workshop on mapping and graphical representations

Workshop on Geopolitical and Strategic Reports

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Geography Political Science View 20 other Masters in Political Science in Spain

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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94

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A degree issued by a higher education institution in Spain or in the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) which gives access to Master’s level studies in the issuing country.

Students in the last year of their Bachelor’s studies may also apply for admission; their application will be considered upon confirmation that they have successfully completed their Bachelor’s studies.

Priority will be given to students holding a Bachelor’s degree in social or human sciences, such as Political Science, Sociology, Journalism and Communication, International Studies, Global Studies, Economics, Geography, History and Humanities, Defence and Security Studies or other related Bacherlor’s degrees Nevertheless, any other applicant with a high motivation and adequate capacity will be considered

Tuition Fee

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International

11700 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11700 EUR per year during 18 months.
EU/EEA

7800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7800 EUR per year during 18 months.

Living costs for Madrid

745 - 1260 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Geopolitics and Strategic Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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