International Security at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS

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Course summary

Specialise in an important aspect of world politics with our MA in International Security. During the course, you will cover both:

  • the traditional focus on the security of states and
  • more contemporary debates centred on ‘human security’ in a variety of contexts.
You will be encouraged to think beyond ‘bullets and bombs’. And to consider a range of practices that contribute to our understandings of security and insecurity. As a postgraduate programme, the integration between research and teaching is a crucial part of the quality of the experience. So the course also provides a sound grounding in relevant research methods. You will benefit from links with International NGOs, many of which are based in Oxford. These include Oxfam and Rights and Accountability in Development (RAID). On graduating you will be well-suited to a variety of careers in:
  • government
  • non-governmental organisations
  • charity organisations
  • civil service
  • international organisations
  • law
  • trade unions.

Assessment method

Assessment is conducted through a variety of assignments linked to the expected learning outcomes. You will be assessed with the following methods:

  • essays
  • presentations
  • projects
  • reports
  • written dissertation.
You will receive constant feedback over the course of the year.


Entry requirements

Students are normally required to have at least a second-class honours degree from a university in the UK or an equivalent qualification from countries outside the UK. The degree should be in an appropriate discipline.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £4450 Year 1
Northern Ireland £4450 Year 1
Scotland £4450 Year 1
Wales £4450 Year 1
Channel Islands £4450 Year 1

Additional fee information

Please note tuition fees may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
International Security at Oxford Brookes University - UCAS