Overview
Focus on policy and practice in a fully online degree unique to St Andrews, where you will study alongside national security and policy professionals from around the world.
Beyond the delivery of expert knowledge on a range of pressing global challenges, this programme develops a practiced-informed pedagogical approach to core issues relating to security and conflict. In addition to deepening your awareness of ground-breaking research in a range of topics, they integrate skills development from the outset in areas such as technical writing, multi-method research, and effective and tailored communication. Blending the delivery of expert knowledge with an applied and active pedagogy, this programme is uniquely tailored to the online learning environment and is an ideal professional development opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career.
Careers
The Conflict and Security in Policy and Practice programme from University of St Andrews is ideal for those at the outset of a career in a range of fields relating to security challenges and the impact of conflict. The applied ethos of the programme prepares students to succeed in policy analysis and policy-making-oriented professions.
This programme has also been designed for those who have already made key steps in their careers but are looking to return to higher education to undertake further study or to deepen their expertise in new areas. By honing their research, analysis and presentation skills further, the programme will enable them to make a career change or take the next step.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Researching Conflict and Peace
- War & Strategy
- National Minorities, the State and Conflict
- International Interventions
- Gender and Conflict
- The Future of War
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Duration
- Part-time
- 36 months
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Campus Location
- St Andrews, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Political Science Terrorism & Security View 23 other Masters in Political Science in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.
- We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning.
- The Admissions team will holistically assess your application and determine the best route of entry for you. In some cases, this may be onto the PGCert in the first instance, from which students who attain a certain level in their modules will have the opportunity to progress to a full Masters degree.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents18000 GBP / year≈ 18000 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents18000 GBP / year≈ 18000 GBP / year
Additional Details
MSc: £18,000 PGDip: £12,000 PGCert: £6,000
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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