Successful completion of 6 compulsory modules leads to the award of PgCert: Art, science and technology of war; symmetric and asymmetric conflict; security and the physical environment; the nature of security: reality and perception; introduction to international relations theory; conflict dynamics, transformation, resolution and prevention; successful completion of the next 6 modules leads to the PgDip: 2 compulsory modules on the law of armed conflict; plus 4 elective modules chosen from: terrorism: causes and techniques; terrorism: the Liberal state response; intelligence and international security; disaster management; information security; war, conflict and the media; the Northern Ireland Troubles: 1968 to the present; security in the Middle East; security in Africa; security in the Asia-Pacific Rim; having successfully completed the PgDip, students can then complete a 15,000-20,000 word thesis in any area covered by the course which may lead to the award of the Master of Science.
Вступительные требования
1st or 2nd class Honours degree or relevant professional equivalent; non-graduates must make a case for acceptance, based on relevant professional experience, and to demonstrate ability to achieve the intended learning outcomes at postgraduate level; students whose native language is not English must attain an IELTS score of 7.
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The programme aims to generate in-depth knowledge and understanding of what constitutes security in the 21st century, the role of international, national and non-state organisations in guaranteeing security and the place, relevance and limitations of military forces in helping to solve its multi-dimensional problems; this course is suitable for military officers, members of international organisations (including UN agencies and non-governmental organisations), diplomats, civil servants, police, academics, journalists, politicians, and others who need the capacity to analyse the complex interactions linking contemporary security issues and roles, or those seeking to move into these areas; each module represents 100 learning hours, of which 80 are completed at distance using printed and electronic material; all modules last 10 weeks and require 8 hours per week distance learning effort; the remaining 20 hours take the form of seminars and student presentations during 3 days at 1 of the residential schools run twice annually; it is envisaged that students should be able to complete 4 modules a year, but the degree is highly flexible in order to enable students to respond to professional or operational commitments.
