Course summary
The MA in International Security and Development introduces you to the major issues and critical debates within a profoundly serious field. Security, violence and conflict are now central to international politics and development policy discourse. Understanding the modern world demands a full appreciation of conflict and violence. In this course you explore coverage of ‘traditional’ security issues such as war and conflict, in addition to ‘non-traditional’ issues such as economic security, environmental security, health and migration. Capitalising on departmental expertise in security, you will receive an advanced introduction to the main approaches in the study of security. These approaches cover realism, securitization theory, feminist approaches, critical theory and poststructuralism. Visit our website for more information on fees, scholarships, postgraduate loans and other funding options to study at Swansea University.
Modules
Modules may include: Conceptual Issues In the Theory and Practice of Social Sciences; Human rights, Humanitarian Intervention and Global Justice: Moral Problems International Politics; Critical Security Studies: Issues and Approaches in Contemporary Security; Violence, Conflict and Development; War, Technology and Culture; War, Identity and Society; The Digital Edge: Contemporary Issues and Trends; Approaches to International Relations; Approaches to Political Theory; The State of Africa; Rights-based Approaches to Development; The Policy Making Process; Postcolonialism, Orientalism, Eurocentrism; Gender, Society and Politics in the Middle East and North Africa; Rethinking Global Governance; Gender and the Social Sciences; Democracy and Constitutional Design; Comparative Governance in Complex Systems; Popular Culture and World Politics; Cyber Governance; Foundations of International Political Economy.
Entry requirements
The typical entry requirement is a first degree in a relevant discipline, normally a lower second (average 55 per cent) or above or equivalent. Overseas students are expected to possess an IELTS score of 6.5 or Swansea University recognised equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4600 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10150 | Year 1 |
| International | £10150 | Year 1 |
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Swansea University
Singleton Park
Swansea
SA2 8PP