Course summary
The conduct of international security is changing. This is in response to new technologies, tactics and challenges. ‘Security’ itself is a contested term, with stark disagreements on its use. Join this course to gain a rigorous understanding of contemporary and emerging security challenges. You explore the many different understandings of ‘security’, their histories and futures. You look at how they matter to war, insurgency and foreign policy today. You learn to produce informed analysis of a range of issues including:
- imperial and civil wars
- rising powers and military intervention
- violence against civilians
- terrorism and new technologies of war
- intelligence and resilience
- weapons of mass destruction and biosecurity.
Modules
Please check our website in January 2024 for the modules running in the academic year 2024/25.
Entry requirements
You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Your qualification should preferably be in a social sciences or humanities subject; alternatively, you should have relevant professional experience or engagement.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
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Sponsorship information
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people. Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2024/25.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH