Program Overview

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International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies

Course Details

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• Course Type: Postgraduate
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• Duration: 2 years
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Overview

The International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS) is a 24 month Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) developed by a consortium of four European universities –University of Glasgow (UK), Dublin City University (Ireland), Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic) and University of Trento (Italy).

Students on this degree programme will examine a broad range of contemporary security challenges, such as terrorism, civil war and conflict, mass migration, energy supply security, cyber security and new technologies, and transnational and serious organised crime. Students will also explore the intelligence and strategic approaches used by governmental and non-governmental actors to combat these threats.

Careers & Further Options

Careers

As a student of the IMSISS programme, you will develop many aptitudes and experiences attractive to employers. They have the opportunity to undertake short study visits to other universities and can apply for work-based learning placements as part of the independent study semester. On the labour market, there is a need for knowledgeable, well-informed experts with the skills to not only react to crises but to identify and anticipate the threats and challenges that create crises.

These experts can and should come from civilian (e.g. academia, governmental, non-governmental and private sectors) as well as military backgrounds. Bridging these ‘expert’ security communities and ensuring opportunities for dedicated training and shared knowledge, experiences and best practice is the purpose of this IMSISS degree programme.

Career Areas

• Adult Education
• Development Work
• Diplomatic Services
• EU and International Advisory bodies
• EU Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Government Departments
• International Development Agencies
• International organisations

Career Prospects

• Adult Education
• Development Work
• Diplomatic Services
• EU and International Advisory bodies
• EU Institutions
• Government Agencies
• Government Departments
• International Development Agencies
• International organisations

Entry Requirements

General Entry Requirements

For entry requirements for this programme, please click on link below:

Programme Structure

The programme is structured around four mobility periods across two years. During Year 1 you will undertake a series of core and optional courses reflecting key themes and research design.

In Year 2 you will choose a specialist concentration containing a range of themed courses. Also included is a fourth flexible study period, during which time you will complete your independent study (dissertation) and may have the opportunity to undertake a work-based learning placement with a relevant associate partner.

Each mobility period is designed to provide you with a variety of perspectives on the three core themes of the programme and to develop your critical thinking and analytical skills.

Core and optional courses include:

• International security & strategic thought (UofG)
• Intelligence analysis & policy making (UofG)
• European & international security strategies (UofG)
• Intelligence & security analysis: theory & practice (DCU)
• Political terrorism (DCU)
• Conflict, security & peacebuilding (DCU)
• Politics of the Middle East & North Africa (DCU)
• Arms control & disarmament (Charles)
• Economic warfare (Charles)
• Radicalisation & deradicalisation (Charles)
• Cyber security (Charles)
• Space security (Charles)
• Ethics & violence (Charles)

Fees and Funding

Fees

Full time

Student Contribution.

Information on IMSISS Tuition Fees is available: erasmusmundus.eu/scholarships-fees-funding/tuition-fees/

EU Status Fee

See University of Glasgow website

How To Apply

Make an Application

Applications for this programme are made to The University of Glasgow, please click on link below:

Life On Campus

Life on Campus

At DCU, our students can expect a unique campus experience. We are known for our excellent teaching and learning facilities, our active clubs and societies, and our great social and sporting facilities. All this makes DCU an exciting place to be.

DCU has three academic campuses; Glasnevin, St. Patrick’s and All Hallows (both in Drumcondra), all close to Dublin City centre.

They can be reached by public transport, Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, with our Drumcondra campuses a ten minute walk from Drumcondra Train Station. Glasnevin is a 20 minute walk from St Patrick’s and All Hallows. They are also linked by Dublin Bus.

Each campus has a library (O’Reilly, Cregan and Woodlock Hall), study spaces, restaurants, and on-campus residencies. There are sports facilities on Glasnevin and St. Patrick’s, and there is a dedicated sports campus, St Claire’s, located near Glasnevin on the Ballymun Road.

FAQs

Faculty FAQs

• Is DCU all one campus?

DCU is a multi campus university - the Glasnevin, St Patrick's and All Hallows campuses. The St Patrick's campus is where the Education courses are taught and some of the subjects from the BA Joint Honours degree. There is a 20-25 minute walk between the campuses but there are buses and bikes available to go between them also.

• If I'm studying on the St Patrick's campus, can I use the library and sports centre on the Glasnevin campus?

Yes, all facilities such as sports and accommodation are open for all DCU students to avail of.

• Are there libraries in DCU and if they have wifi and work stations?

We have a brand new state of the art four floor library on our St. Patrick's Campus which complements the existing library on the Glasnevin campus. There is free wifi, work stations as well as desktop computers.

• Does DCU provide accommodation?

DCU does have on-campus accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, and you can find out more and apply via the Accommodation Office webpage.

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