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PostgraduateMA

Conflict and International Security

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£26,450Per Year (Intl)
£12,050Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Reading, the MA Conflict and International Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in business and management. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Analyse contemporary issues of war, conflict and security in the context of politics within and between societies. You’ll gain a grounding in the study of organised violence and an appreciation of the challenges faced by politicians and military personnel. Learn to think critically about a wide range of political ideas, institutions and events and how they relate to issues of security and conflict. International tuition fees are £26,450 per year, home/UK fees are £12,050 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Theories of Conflict and Security
International Relations and Global Politics
Organised Violence and Armed Conflict
State Security and National Interest
Peacekeeping and Conflict Resolution
Research Methods in Security Studies
Geopolitics and Regional Security Challenges
Dissertation in Conflict and International Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,450

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£26,450

Home Student Fee

£12,050

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

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
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