Master of Science in Global Security

University of Glasgow

UK,Scotland

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 26,580/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, Scotland

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1451

Total Students: 35,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Glasgow G12 8QQ, United Kingdom

Master of Science in Global Security

Program Overview

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  •     Extra-curricular activities include master classes delivered by established academics and high-profile professionals, and career-focused workshops.
  •     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).
  • You will benefit from networking opportunities and vibrant intellectual development within a highly international and diverse cohort of Global Security students.
  • International Relations at Glasgow is ranked 2nd in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2025.