Overview

The Master's Degree in Global Security Studies at

University of Messina

trains professionals capable of operating in complex international environments and managing emerging global security challenges. A holistic approach to security is essential to cover traditional military and law enforcement crises alongside a wide range of threats, including poverty and injustice, health and environmental disasters, cyber and digital risks, food and energy shortages, migration, and humanitarian emergencies. Graduates will apprehend past, present, and future security challenges by combining hindsight and foresight and mobilizing multidisciplinary skills in the fields of crisis management, policymaking, development cooperation, and human rights protection

Job opportunities

Graduates in Global Security Studies may work as risk analysts, political and strategic advisors, researchers, and officials in national, European, and international agencies, research centres, think tanks, and consultancies operating in the fields of crisis management, policymaking, development cooperation, and human rights protection.

Programme Structure

Courses include

History of International Institutions and Global Governance

The Modern Middle East and North Africa: Politics and Crisis

Theory and Practice of Public International Law

The EU Internal Market Law and its Global Dimension

History of Political Thought
International Security

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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5.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Messina, Italy

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 5 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in Italy

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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

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OR

72

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PTE Academic

59

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5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The programme is accessible to students who possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences, namely in the following disciplinary areas: International Relations, History and Philosophy, Economics, Law, Political Science, Sociology, Foreign Languages

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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

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

156 EUR / year

≈ 156 EUR / year

Additional Details

A fixed rate of € 156.00 is due during the enrolment process. Unime tuition fees can be paid in one single instalment or in three instalments.

Living costs

Messina

Italy

680 - 1000 EUR / 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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