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PostgraduateMSc

Strategic Studies

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£11,100Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MSc Strategic Studies at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The MSc in Strategic Studies advances your understanding of the use of force in conflict and provides you with the ability to scrutinise real-world security issues which challenge governments, armed services, international organisations, and businesses globally. Strategy is notoriously tricky. Most strategies fail, most of the time. International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,100 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Theory and International Relations
Geopolitics and Regional Security in Asia
The Nature of War and Armed Conflict
Deterrence
Arms Control
and Nuclear Strategy
Terrorism
Counterterrorism
and Asymmetric Warfare
Emerging Technologies and Strategic Competition
Strategy
Culture
and Non-State Actors
Research Methods and Strategic Analysis
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements Qualifications The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. Applicants for admission will normally be expected to hold a relevant Honours degree with a 2:2 standard from a recognised university or body. Applicants without this qualification may be admitted subject to having an alternative qualification, or an approved level of work experience appropriate to the field of study. Entry requirements for applicants fr

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.5665.5
PTE Academic62————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£23,000

Home Student Fee

£11,100

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate

University of Aberdeen · Postgraduate

£8,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
University of Aberdeen

About University of Aberdeen

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