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PostgraduateMSc

International Security

University of Bristol
Bristol, England
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1 yearDuration
£29,300Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc International Security at University of Bristol is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Bristol, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Investigate the threats and challenges that define the world we live in. From conflicts and the climate crisis to transnational organised crime and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, study how security problems emerge, evolve and interact in a rapidly changing international landscape. Core teaching equips you with both theoretical and empirical tools. International tuition fees are £29,300 per year, home/UK fees are £18,800 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 89% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Security Studies: Theory and Practice
International Conflict and Peace
Transnational Threats and Organised Crime
Weapons Proliferation and Nuclear Security
Climate Security and Environmental Threats
Advanced Research Methods in Security Studies
Global Governance and International Institutions
Critical Security Issues: Contemporary Case Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£29,300

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£29,300

Home Student Fee

£18,800

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bristol

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£34,500£46,000
5 years£33,500£46,500£67,000
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

9 Scholarships Available

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Zutshi-Smith Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • For India students
  • For postgraduate study
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Conference Travel Fund

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
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Think Big Career Accelerator

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
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St Paul's Church Organ Scholarship

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,450scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
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St Mary Redcliffe Church Choral Scholarships

University of Bristol · Postgraduate

£1,300scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Bristol

About University of Bristol

University of Bristol offers International Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#9UK Ranking
32,435+Students
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