The National Security Studies MA enables participants to develop an in-depth understanding of national security, both in the UK and from an international perspective. The course focuses on cross-governmental responses to security challenges and is structured around key themes such as strategy, counter-terrorism, and ethics in national security.
This course brings postgraduate students with an interest in national security policy together to study alongside current serving security policy practitioners in the public and private sectors.
The compulsory module adopts a staged, thematic approach, examining structures, policy areas and practices, tools and capabilities, and practical applications through case studies. Throughout there is an emphasis on the development of practical and transferable skills, including critical thinking, systematic approaches, policy analysis, and a greater understanding of international approaches and systems.