Overview

By studying this interdisciplinary International Security course at University of Leeds, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of theoretical approaches in security studies and become equipped to consider key challenges and their policy responses through a critical lens.

You’ll study a range of pressing real-world issues from a variety of security perspectives and consider the political and ethical implications of security interventions in these areas. Topics include climate security, nuclear weapons, technological challenges and Artificial Intelligence, global health security, terrorism, and the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Career opportunities:

This course prepares you for various career paths in the international political arena, equipping you with critical thinking, research and communication skills and in-depth knowledge sought after by employers.

Graduates may pursue careers in non-governmental organisations, armed forces, the civil service, journalism, policing, campaigning and political lobbying or can continue into academia by undertaking research at PhD level.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

European Defence and Security Analysis

Gender Perspectives on Global Security Challenges

The Responsibility to Protect

Civil War and Intrastate Conflict

Global Justice

Global Governance

Ethics and Politics of Migration and Citizenship

Global Security Challenges

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-11 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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88

OR

4.5

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64

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security View 121 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

88

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor degree with a 2:1 (hons) or a non-UK equivalent in a social science, humanities, or another related discipline (that includes a minimum of five social science and humanities modules).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26500 GBP / year

≈ 26500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12750 GBP / year

≈ 12750 GBP / year

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

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

Funding

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