Department of Politics, Languages and International Studies Programme Catalogue 2022/23
THPL-AFM15: MA International Security
Leading to the award of:
- MASTER OF ARTS IN INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
Mode of Attendance: Full-time
[Page last updated: 16 August 2022]
Applicable assessment regulations: | NFAAR-PG |
Applicable NFAAR appendices: | Appendix 11 |
Approved exemptions: | None |
DAPS and exit awards: | THPL-AFL16: PG Dip International Security
THPL-AFC16: PG Cert International Security |
Programme progression requirement: | |
Total taught and dissertation/project credits: | Taught credits: 60; Project credits: 30 |
Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations
Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PL50763 | International security: theories and concepts | 6 Credits |
| PL50869 | Scopes and methods of politics and international relations | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 3 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PL50437 | Societal modernisation and the transformation of democracy | 6 Credits |
| PL50750 | International terrorism and counter-terrorism | 6 Credits |
| PL50751 | International relations theories | 6 Credits |
| PL50785 | Memory culture - memory politics | 6 Credits |
| PL50866 | Foreign policy analysis | 6 Credits |
| PL50905 | Governance, security and development in East and South East Asia | 6 Credits |
| PL51014 | The global politics of cyberspace | 6 Credits |
| PL51029 | Gender theory | 6 Credits |
| PL51030 | The politics of gender inequality | 6 Credits |
Semester 2: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PL50764 | International security: the contemporary agenda | 6 Credits |
Optional Units: Select 4 units from the following list:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PL50663 | Organised crime in Europe: threats and challenges | 6 Credits |
| PL50768 | Britain and Europe | 6 Credits |
| PL50868 | International organisations in world politics | 6 Credits |
| PL50884 | International relations of South and Central Asia | 6 Credits |
| PL50894 | Theories of conflict and conflict resolution | 6 Credits |
| PL50978 | Russian politics in comparative perspective | 6 Credits |
| PL50982 | The politics of risk | 6 Credits |
| PL51031 | Gender and transitional justice in Africa and Latin America | 6 Credits |
| PL51031 | Gender and transitional justice | 6 Credits |
| PL51032 | Gender, peace and security | 6 Credits |
| PL51033 | Gender, political behaviour and representation | 6 Credits |
Dissertation Period: Project/Dissertation Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code | Title | |
| PL50770 | MA in International Security dissertation | 30 Credits |
Notes: - Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
- This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
- NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
- Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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Director of Studies approved option allowed: students may be permitted to take a Director of Studies approved option as an alternative to one of the units from this list