Program Overview
The Applied Security Strategy at The University of Exeter is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Security Strategy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Exeter, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Security Strategy programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Security Strategy in History and Theory
- Security Strategy: Planning, Process and Product
- Security Strategy and Resources
- Security Strategy: Implementation, Adaptation and Evolution
- Crisis Watch: Active Strategy
- Field Visit: Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
- London Workshop: Royal United Services Institute, London
- Field Trip: European Union and NATO
- Simulation Exercise
- Field Trip: Balkans
- Crisis Watching Briefing Conference: Royal United Services Institute, London
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The minimum entry requirement is a good Honours degree (2:1 or equivalent) in any discipline from a recognised institution. If you are predicted at least a 2:1 then you may be made an offer of a place conditional upon attaining the minimum entry requirement.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Exeter directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Exeter
The University of Exeter
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TheUniversity of Exeteris aresearch universityin theWest CountryofEngland, with its main campus inExeter,Devon. Its predecessor institutions,St Luke's College,Exeter School of Science,Exeter...
University Profile- Application Deadline Jul, 2026
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
