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International Affairs (Online) at King's College London, University of London - UCAS

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Course summary

The international political system is now experiencing its most momentous period of upheaval since the end of the Cold War. Our International Affairs MA/PG Dip/PG Cert, with specialisms in Cyber Security, Espionage & Surveillance Studies, and now Strategic Studies engages with the world’s international security issues with the goal of educating the next generation of leaders in the industry. If security is of concern to you, this course will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed. Our International Affairs MA will provide you with an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the complex world of contemporary international relations and politics. With a ground-breaking, flexible curriculum, King’s equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges, and the threats they pose both to individual states and to the international community. Delivered by the Defence Studies Department and drawing its content from our School of Security Studies, the largest academic community of its kind in the world, the course makes use of our teaching team’s deep connections to security organisations worldwide to provide the highest tier of research and experience-led learning outcomes. This complete master’s course is taught 100% online, meaning you can progress your education alongside your career from anywhere in the world, without needing a career break. The flexible two-to-six year curriculum fits around your existing work and life commitments. Key Benefits

  • Join a world-renowned top 10 UK university and become part of a distinguished network of alumni.
  • Learn from high-profile, world-leading, academics in the field of security and defence.
  • Learn the history, international relations, strategic and political theory that surrounds the world’s most intricate security challenges.
  • Draw upon knowledge and research from the Defence Studies Department, the School of Security Studies and the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy.
  • Achieve a PG Cert in less than a year, Postgraduate Diploma in 16 months and an MA in two years.
The advantages of studying online
  • Taught 100% online, courses are designed to be flexible and fit around your work and life commitments.
  • Our unique carousel learning system allows you to study at your own pace.
  • A dedicated Student Success Advisor will offer support throughout the duration of your course and will be your first point of contact, answering all enquiries within 24 hours, 7 days a week.
  • Our bespoke Virtual Learning Environment (KEATS) is personalised and easy to use.
  • With small class sizes, you benefit from close instructor interaction and collaboration with a global network of like-minded students and professionals.
  • Make use of all the King’s services without having to visit campus, including careers, wellness and disability services.


Entry requirements

2:1 honours undergraduate degree in any subject. Candidates who achieve 2:2 honours but have relevant professional or voluntary experience may be considered. A CV and reference will be required at the point of application. Candidates without a degree but presenting with demonstrable significant work experience in a related area may also be considered. A CV, reference and 500 word written statement addressing the question “What are the key global security issues facing the world today? How might they be studied in a rigorous fashion?” will be required at the point of application.


Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding
International Affairs (Online) at King's College London, University of London - UCAS