Overview

Key features

Because working in this field requires an understanding of the connections between international, national and human security, and because security and defence issues touch upon several different disciplines, the Security and Defence Studies programme from University of Ottawa will offer an interdisciplinary degree that examines the multiple dimensions of security as well as the practical challenges of preventing and responding to threats. Students will also benefit from unique opportunities to interact with Ottawa based security professionals. Students will emerge from this multi-faceted degree with an advanced understanding of contemporary issues pertaining to international, national, and human security, as well as the analytical and practical skills needed to succeed in the security and defence fields.

Programme Structure

Course structure:

Defence Policy and Military Affairs

Contemporary Security Studies

Research Methods for Public Policy

Health Policy

Social Policy

Lecturers

Srdjan Vucetic

Roland Paris

Thomas Juneau

Rita Abrahamsen

Michael C. Williams

Costanza Musu

Peter Jones

Marie-Eve Desrosiers

Paul Robinson

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

Partially taught in English, Partially taught in French

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Credits

30 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ottawa, Canada

Disciplines

International Relations Public Policy Terrorism & Security View 8 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Canada

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

PTE Academic

60

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TOEFL^® IBT

92

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Other requirements

General requirements

To qualify for admission, candidates must hold an honours undergraduate degree (or its equivalent) in political science, sociology, economics, international relations, criminology, peace and conflict studies, international development, anthropology or a related field, with at least a 75% (B+) average (calculated in accordance with graduate studies guidelines). If applicants do not have degrees in these fields, candidates that have relevant work experience in international, national, and/or human security issues will also be considered. Applicants with degrees in other disciplines may be considered, depending on the relevance of their previous degree to the MASD program.
As a condition of admission, all applicants must be able to speak and write in either French or English. Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of official language proficiency.

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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Tuition Fee

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International

19630 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9815 CAD per semester during 12 months.
National

5688 CAD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2844 CAD per semester during 12 months.

Part-time

CA$312.83 per unit national
CA$1,079.68 per unit international

Living costs for Ottawa

1168 - 1925 CAD /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

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