MA Security Studies

The Security Studies MA at Birmingham City University is designed for individuals seeking advanced learning in contemporary security theories and debates. This course deepens the understanding of how "security" functions in relation to "identity", providing a broad understanding of global and regional security issues such as security development, warfare, terrorism, conflict resolution, and conflict and crime in global society.Course Content: The course content includes areas like an introduction to security studies, terrorism and counter-terrorism, global crime and insecurity, security and development in the global south, war and conflict, research methods and a dissertation.Key Modules: Core modules include Introduction to Security Studies, Global Crime and Insecurity, Terrorism and Counter Terrorism, War and Conflict, Security and Development in the Global South, Research Methods in Security Studies, and Security Studies Dissertation. Each module aims at critically examining the interlocking relationship between security and identity under different geographical conditions and historical moments.Future Careers: The completion of this MA will open up opportunities to work in a range of occupations in the public sector such as the police, armed services, health and welfare services, and education sector. Additionally, the career opportunities within international organizations such as the United Nations, the European Union, and multinational corporations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and national and regional government offices dealing with security-related issues are also available.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.