Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies

Entry requirements

A strong 2.1 Honours degree. If you studied your first degree outside the UK, see the international entry requirements.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MLitt in Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asian Security Studies (MECCASS) provides students with an in-depth familiarity with the political and security dynamics of the geographic area of the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia.

This is a one-year multidisciplinary degree run by the School of International Relations. It offers an advanced grounding in the security of three fascinating and turbulent regions: the Middle East, Caucasus and Central Asia. It explores the security, politics, economics, history and culture of these strategically significant areas.

Highlights

• The course is designed as a prelude to professional work in diplomacy, government, NGOs, or international business or as a preparation for PhD study. 
• In most years, the MECCASS teaching staff conduct a study trip for students to either Central Asia or the Middle East, offering unique insights (these trips depend on staff availability and conditions on ground, and cannot, therefore be guaranteed to be available every year; they are funded by participating students).
• The course offers an opportunity for language study in Arabic, Persian or Russian on undergraduate levels.
• Teaching is deeply informed with real-world experience as the programme regularly brings in practitioners and outside experts. 

Fees and funding

The University of St Andrews is committed to attracting the very best students, regardless of financial circumstances. Find out more about the scholarships and postgraduate loans available.