International Security and Risk (MSc) drafted
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Develop the skills to tackle complex political challenges, such as cyber threats, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, on this MSc International Security and Risk degree at the University of Southampton. You’ll use advanced research on risk analysis and decision-making to understand and inform global security policy. You’ll graduate with the knowledge and practical skills to become a security specialist.
This UK master’s course combines security studies, cyber security and risk analysis to reflect a global political environment that demands new thinking.
On this course we take a multidisciplinary approach to teach the skills and understanding you'll need to work in the modern political landscape.
You’ll have the chance to develop new solutions to these complex challenges by undertaking wide interdisciplinary study. You'll examine the key security issues facing the world today, including:
With a focus on understanding the real-world policy implications of these security challenges, you'll have the chance to develop practical, policy-relevant proposals.
Using advanced research on risk analysis and decision-making, you'll learn how to apply advanced interdisciplinary skills and knowledge in addressing global security issues.
You’ll consider historical, social, scientific, technological and military factors as you examine the issues of modern security.
Course lead
Your course leader is Steve Chisnall, Lecturer in International Security and Strategy. His research interests focus on decision-making and crisis management. Read
Mr Chisnall’s staff profile
to find out more about his work.Program Outline
This is full-time master’s course. Your studies will last 12 months, from September to the following September.
For the first 8 months (semesters 1 and 2) you'll focus on the taught part of your course.
Each semester is made up of a combination of modules that everyone on the course takes, and modules that we’ll ask you to choose from a list of options.
For the rest of the course, you’ll work independently on your research project and dissertation. You’ll have regular meetings with your supervisor during this time to discuss your progress.
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You’ll need a 2:1 degree in a relevant subject, such as:
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equivalent international qualifications
for your country.Students requiring a visa to study in the UK
In addition to the University’s own English language proficiency requirements, the UK Home Office sets its own minimum standards for applicants requiring a visa to study in the UK. The current requirements are that:
English Language Tests
The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI Secure English Language Tests:
Secure English Language Tests
must be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.The University of Southampton also accepts the following English Language Tests:
Tests taken at a centralised test centre/venue:
iBT
(Test of English as a Foreign Language) The University of Southampton does not recognise MyBest scores and will only accept scores taken in one sitting within the 2 years immediately preceding the programme start date. Please note, we currently do not accept the TOEFLiBT
Paper Edition.Tests taken at home:
Non-SELT English Language Tests
must usually be dated within the two years immediately preceding the programme start date
as set out in any offer letter issued by the University.
Notes:
* You must present both certificates for the LanguageCert Level 1 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands FY, A, B, C, D, E) and the LanguageCert Level 2 Certificate in ESOL International (Bands F, G, H, I)
The University does not recognise any test not listed above.
