Course summary
Discover the origins and evolution of key strategic concepts as you familiarise yourself with examples of their application, and the problems and possibilities these pose. You’ll also apply the conceptual frameworks acquired to the analysis of particular security issues, while also studying topics such as diplomacy, international relations theory, and critical security studies. For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/politics-and-international-relations-pg/ma-strategic-studies
Modules
Sample modules: *Strategic Studies (core module) *New Perspectives on War *Law of Armed Conflict (International Humanitarian Law) *Terrorism in a Globalising World *Comparative Elections and Voting Behaviour Check our website for more details about the course structure.
Assessment method
Dissertation
Entry requirements
IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element less than 5.5 (or equivalent). Entry requirements: Normally a good undergraduate honours degree (high 2.2 level or above), or equivalent from a university outside the UK. All of our programmes are appropriate for students from any disciplinary background, although an arts, business, humanities or social science subject is preferred. Relevant work experience may also be taken into account.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £10500 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £10500 | Whole course |
| Wales | £10500 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £10500 | Whole course |
| EU | £21350 | Whole course |
| International | £21350 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Reading
Whiteknights House
PO Box 217
Reading
RG6 6AH