MA International Security: University of Sussex

About the programme

This MA examines a wide range of contemporary security challenges: from terrorism, weapons proliferation, and the changing nature of war to newer security issues such as climate change, pandemics, state failure, and complex emergencies in the global South.

Providing advanced study of these key contemporary issues in international security, this MA investigates the means by which institutions and policy makers have sought to respond to these challenges through military interventions, intelligence, diplomacy, the creation of international regimes, and international law.

Career opportunity

The MA in International Security aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and is for you if you wish to undertake postgraduate research, start a professional career in international security, or pursue a career in the analysis of current international security affairs as a policy advisor, journalist, or researcher.

Admission requirments

UK entrance requirements

A first- or upper second-class undergraduate honours degree, preferably in an arts or social sciences subject. Relevant degrees include economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science and sociology. Relevant work experience will also be considered, particularly in cases where candidates fall short of the academic requirement.

Overseas entrance requirements

Sussex receives applications from all over the world and is therefore very experienced in assessing the qualifications offered by students from outside the UK.

For information on some of the most common international qualifications that meet their general entry requirements, please refer to the table in their International students section.

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5, with not less than 6.5 in Writing and 6.0 in the other sections. Internet TOEFL with 90 overall including 24 in Speaking and 25 in Writing. For more information, refer to English language requirements.