Overview

About Human Security at University of Pittsburgh

With a human security concentration, you will choose from a range of core courses tailored to you interests as well as taking a set of required degree courses. Gain firsthand experience tackling human security issues to prepare for diverse careers in this field.

Careers

Whether it’s in community advocacy, crisis management, or another critical area, there are endless routes for pursuing a career in human security.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Civil wars and protection of civilians

Refugees and internally displaced persons

Global climate change

Human trafficking

Food security

Governance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-08-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Relations Terrorism & Security View 161 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United States

Academic requirements

GRE^®

Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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125

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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

Online Application

Application Fee

Résumé

Personal Essay

Optional Essay (Master's Applicants) and Research Proposal/Writing Sample (PhD Applicants)

GRE or GMAT scores (optional for master's applicants)

TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo English Test scores (international applicants only)

Academic Transcripts

Two Letters of recommendation

Tuition Fee

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International

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 12 months.
National

36172 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 36172 USD per year during 12 months.
In-State

30290 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30290 USD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Pittsburgh

1148 - 1944 USD /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 Human Security.

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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