Global Security MSc

The traditional military threats which defined global security matters for the best part of the 20th century have been quickly replaced by new and re-emerging security challenges. The Masters in Global Security offers you the opportunity to examine conventional and unconventional security threats in the contemporary environment.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/>- The programme will develop your knowledge of the major security challenges impacting our rapidly changing socio-political environment at a global, national, and local level. These range from interstate conflict, terrorism, insurgency, cyber and hybrid warfare to disease, migration and climate change.<br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from the interdisciplinary expertise of our staff who have specialism in a wide array of security-focused issues, ranging from interstate conflict, terrorism, insurgency, cyber and hybrid warfare, to poverty, climate change, migration, and public health.<br/><br/><br/>- This programme provides you with the theoretical and practical knowledge that can enable you to pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including governmental and non-governmental organisations, international organisations, research agencies, and security and risk analysis companies<br/><br/><br/>- You will address the complexity of contemporary security threats by acquiring the theoretical knowledge and policy tools required for expert analysis and result-oriented action.<br/><br/><br/>- Extra-curricular activities include master classes delivered by established academics and high-profile professionals, and career-focused workshops.<br/><br/><br/>- You will have the opportunity to participate in a study trip to a European city that hosts important security-focused institutions (such as NATO Headquarters) in order to gain first-hand experience with decision-making processes and get valuable insights into job opportunities (previous study trips were organised to Brussels, Paris, and London).<br/><br/><br/>- You will benefit from networking opportunities and vibrant intellectual development within a highly international and diverse cohort of Global Security students.<br/><br/><br/>- International Relations at Glasgow is ranked 2nd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2025.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/>You will take two core courses and four optional courses. You will also complete a dissertation as a piece of independent research. <br/><br/>**Core courses**<br/>International Security and Strategic Studies<br/>Designing your Security & Area Studies Research Proposal<br/><br/>**Optional courses**<br/>Conflict Analysis<br/>Political Economy of Conflict<br/>War-making and Peace-making in the former Soviet Union<br/>Media and Conflict in Divided Societies<br/>European and International Security Strategies<br/>Gender, Race and International Relations<br/>Global Migrations: Histories, Structures, Experiences.<br/>Humanitarian Intervention: Civilian or Sovereignty<br/>International Organizations<br/>International Relations of the Middle East<br/>Crime and Corruption in the Former Soviet Union<br/>Russia, China, and international politics of Eurasia<br/>De Facto States in the Post-Soviet Space<br/>Russia, China, and international politics of Eurasia<br/>Statehood and Nationality in Russia, Central and Eastern Europe<br/>Yugoslavia and After: Themes and Controversies<br/>The Global Criminal Economy<br/>Media, War and Security<br/>Qualitative Approaches to the Study of Political Violence