International Security and Risk

University of Southampton
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Business and management studiesSociology

About this course

In a world where cyber threats and terrorism constantly evolve, equip yourself with the expertise to tackle such intricate challenges with our MSc International Security and Risk degree. Melding security studies, cyber security, and risk analysis, this course offers a multidisciplinary approach tailored for the modern political landscape, diving deep into pressing issues from weapons of mass destruction to the nuances of state and non-state actors.

Not only will you gain insights into the real-world policy implications of these security concerns, but you'll also be poised to design actionable, policy-relevant solutions. With diverse career avenues from cyber defence to conflict resolution and opportunities in governmental bodies to think tanks, set yourself up as a future security specialist, ready to influence global security policy or pursue advanced research at PhD level.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1172 Social services managers and directors
1139 Functional managers and directors
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
4124 Finance officers
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Southampton
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Sociology