National Security Studies MA

at King's College London

Required modules

You are required to take the following modules. Part time students take the dissertation module in their second year.
 

• National Security Studies (30 credits)
• Dissertation (60 Credits)

Standard requirements
 

A minimum High 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above.
 

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Other requirements
 

Undergraduate degree with high 2:1 honours (i.e. overall average of at least 65% across all years of study) in history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject. Candidates who do not achieve a 2:1 or hold a first degree but have relevant professional or voluntary experience will also be considered.
 

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme.

UK:

Full time: £16,200 per year 
 

International:

Full time: £29,310 per year 
 

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.

War Studies graduates go on to work for NGOs, the FCO, the MOD, the Home Office, NATO, the UN or pursue careers in journalism, finance, academia, the diplomatic services, the armed forces and more. Recent posts held by our alumni include Threat Analyst, Director of Political Violence Forecasting, Research Advisor at NATO Defence College, Foreign Policy Fellow.