Overview

Our comprehensive program rests on three pillars: military security, economic security, and energy and environmental security.

Courses cover theoretical and practical aspects of global security always closely connected to today’s most pressing issues. Additional elective courses are available from relevant degree programs including Government, Public Management, Intelligence Analysis, Energy Policy and Climate, Environmental Sciences and Policy, and Communication.

Core Skills Gained in Global Security Studies

A Global Security Studies degree at Johns Hopkins University helps you build the knowledge and skills to examine security challenges from multiple political, economic, military, environmental, and international perspectives.

At JHU AAP, your curriculum has been designed by experts in the field to incorporate international relations, military strategy, global political economy, qualitative research methodologies, and quantitative methods.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Global Security Studies

Global Political Economy

Military Strategy and National Policy

Energy and Environmental Security

Climate Change and National Security

Energy, Security, and Defense

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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100

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General requirements

Each Advanced Academic Program has a baseline set of criteria necessary before your application can be considered, such as a bachelor’s degree and a minimum GPA.

Additionally, some master’s degree programs have identified program-specific prerequisite courses which cover critical knowledge you will need to be successful in the program.

You will apply to your master’s degree program via an online application. Your application will require certain supporting materials to be submitted, such as a résumé, a statement of purpose, and your official transcripts.

Often times recommendations and other supporting materials, such as a writing sample, may be required.

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

61680 USD / year

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Out-of-State

61680 USD / year

≈ 61680 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

61680 USD / year

≈ 61680 USD / year

Living costs

Baltimore

United States

1240 - 2100 USD / month

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

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Overview

Core Skills Gained in Global Security Studies

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Baltimore

Financing

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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