International Security: Conflict, Crime and Justice

Entry requirements

A 2:2 Honours degree, or international equivalent. Applicants who hold non-standard qualifications and/or have other relevant experience will be considered on an individual basis.

Degrees from all disciplines will be considered but we especially encourage students with a background in the following subjects or similar:

• Politics
• Sociology
• Law
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Criminology
• Human geography

There may be circumstances where professional experience in the field may be considered alongside an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the relationship between international legal and political systems with security challenges and understand how socio-economic insecurity impacts upon the well-being of communities.

Overview

Gain an advanced understanding of the key concepts, theories, and debates central to international security and its ramifications.

On our International Security MScL programme, you'll study different perspectives and approaches to security and its associated global challenges.

Our unique interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from geography, politics, sociology and law. You'll also draw upon ‘traditional’ fields of security and defence, digital security and new technologies, human security, and securities of place.

You'll be taught by experts from across Geography, Politics, Sociology and Law and will study a range of modules on topics including:

• Crime and policing
• National defence strategies
• International criminal law
• International human rights
• Geopolitics
• International organisations, legal framework and treaties
• Social media regulation
• Digital and cybersecurity laws and policies
• Migration and mobilities

Our experts draw upon real-world scenarios to advance your knowledge of international security. Their challenge-oriented approach to security studies will challenge you intellectually and equip you with the skills needed for your career.

The field of international security offers a range of exciting career opportunities. Whether you’re just starting your career journey or are taking your career to the next level, our programme will help you reach your goals.

We're living in a period of geopolitical instability. There's renewed focus on the legitimacy and effectiveness of international institutions, and questions emerging about the role of law in the global arena.

This has resulted in an increased demand among policymakers, civil society, and private stakeholders for a better understanding of the security implications of contemporary developments.

Together we’ll engage with these questions, investigate potential interdisciplinary solutions, and examine their broader implications and consequences.

What you'll learn

With particular focus on conflict, crime and security, you’ll:

• gain an in-depth understanding of the concepts, theories, debates and legal frameworks that shape the field of international security
• develop expert knowledge of interdisciplinary social science research methods and approaches and learn how to apply them in practice
• explore a range of case studies across regions, applying theoretical concepts to real-world examples of international security issues.

Information for international students

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Fees and funding

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information