Course summary
Focus on policy and practice in a fully online degree unique to St Andrews, where you will study alongside national security and policy professionals from around the world. Beyond the delivery of expert knowledge on a range of pressing global challenges, this programme develops a practiced-informed pedagogical approach to core issues relating to security and conflict. In addition to deepening your awareness of ground-breaking research in a range of topics, we integrate skills development from the outset in areas such as technical writing, multi-method research, and effective and tailored communication. Blending the delivery of expert knowledge with an applied and active pedagogy, this programme is uniquely tailored to the online learning environment and is an ideal professional development opportunity for those looking to take the next step in their career. Who is it for? This programme is designed for students from diverse educational and professional backgrounds with a range of interests. You do not need to hold a previous degree or qualification in conflict, security studies or international relations to study this programme. You are empowered to select topics that best suit your personal interests, allowing you to develop expertise in areas relevant to your current or future professional practice. The programme's in-built flexibility enables you to learn at your own pace. Modules are designed to work as standalone or alongside others to hone key transferable skills. Highlights
- Develop your understanding of key issues in conflict and security, including their geopolitical and societal impacts
- Build your own community of practice, working with peers and practitioners from a diverse range of professional backgrounds
- Develop a strong foundational knowledge of conflict and security studies and take specialist modules to tailor the programme to your interests
- Benefit from a dedicated programme team with cutting-edge and complementary research expertise
- Develop your research, analysis, and communication skills, enabling you to write for different audiences, including policymakers and expert audiences
- Hear from practitioners with real-world experience in conflict and security
- January or September start date for entry into the course
Modules
Please see the Modules section for further information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/international-relations/conflict-security-policy-practice/
Assessment method
100% coursework with no exams. Opportunities to enhance your transferrable skills through literature reviews, policy briefs, reflective essays and horizon scanning exercises.
Entry requirements
- A 2.1 undergraduate Honours degree in any subject from the UK or the equivalent international qualification. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements - We will also consider applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. In these circumstances we expect candidates to have at least five years of relevant professional learning. The Admissions team will holistically assess your application and determine the best route of entry for you. In some cases, this may be onto the PGCert in the first instance, from which students who attain a certain level in their modules will have the opportunity to progress to a full Masters degree. The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.
English language requirements
For the current English language requirements please visit the English language requirements for postgraduate students webpage on the University website.
English language requirements for postgraduate students
https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/entry/language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For the most current information on course fees please visit: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/subjects/international-relations/conflict-security-policy-practice/
Sponsorship information
Please see the University's Postgraduate fees and funding webpage for information: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees/
Provider information
University of St Andrews
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St Andrews
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