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Defence and Security at Lancaster University - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

Lancaster University is a centre for world-leading research on defence and security issues. Our expertise is sought by UK decision makers, policy advisors and commentators. This Master's programme equips you to comprehend, analyse and address today’s defence and security challenges, preparing you to pursue or develop a career in government or the defence industry, think tanks and policy making, journalism, the armed forces or research. Why Lancaster?

  • Lancaster stands at the heart of the UK's national defence and security ecosystem, embedded in a network of research, government and industry organisations
  • Lancaster’s Centre for War and Diplomacy and Security Lancaster Institute are hubs of excellence - our experts and visiting researchers and practitioners provide insights via a wide-ranging events programme
  • Combine insights from across academic disciplines, from the historical and cultural contexts of global regions to emerging cyber and military technologies, linguistic analysis, conflict ethics and international and humanitarian law
  • Build expertise in global defence and security, including insights into the African nations, China, Russia, and USA
  • Study a programme co-designed with UK Government and defence sector partners
  • Train in methods developed through Lancaster’s think tank and consultancy work, in cutting-edge facilities
  • Study in a flexible format alongside full- or part-time work
Work with experts Lancaster University is a centre for world-leading research and sought-after expertise on defence and security issues in a range of disciplines, from Cyber Security to History, International Relations, Languages and Cultures, Law, Linguistics, Politics, and Security Studies. We work closely with the defence sector, from consulting on UK government defence planning to membership of the GCHQ North West Partnership for Security and Trust. We have a close partnership with the National Cyber Force, which unites personnel from intelligence, GCHQ, the MoD, the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. Our qualifications are designed to support and progress careers in industry, government, intelligence, think tanks, policy making, journalism, the armed forces and research.

Entry requirements

2:2 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a related subject such as History, Politics, International Relations, Law, Linguistics, Languages, Politics, Security Studies or Sociology. We will also consider applications where you have a degree in other subjects or have not studied at university level but have relevant professional experience, including from former or current service personnel and those working in the defence sector or journalism. If you are not sure if you meet our entry requirements, we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. Please contact us for information.

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Defence and Security at Lancaster University - UCAS