Program Overview
The International Security and Law at University of Southern Denmark is a Master programme in Law over 24 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 law. 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 International Security and Law programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Denmark and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Sønderborg, Denmark
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Security and Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in law:
- Solicitor / Barrister
- Legal Counsel
- Policy Advisor
- Legal Researcher
- Compliance Officer
- International Arbitrator
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- You take an interest in international affairs, in particular in security and development issues.
- You are aware of the many links between domestic and international issues and would like to work in the interface between the two.
- You would like to be an international expert with a multidisciplinary edge.
- You believe that conflicts have distinct political, juridical, and ethical dimensions that must be grasped for conflict understanding and resolution to happen.
- You plan on having an international career in a world marked by tensions between the good of globalisation and the bad of intractable and dynamic conflicts.
- You would like to take part in a programme that offers you a flexible menu of choice in terms of focusing on international politics, law, or ethics in the course of your studies because this menu is built into the courses offered over the two years.
- You believe that theory and practice should meet, and that university studies should be attuned to providing the kind of analytical skill that can be made operational in other environments.
- You would like to be part of a dynamic research environment where the study of politics and law has deep roots and strong departments to support them.
- You would like to be part of an international study programme that mixes Danish and international students and where staff and administration look forward to interacting with students of diverse background and outlook.
- You would like to study in a city that is centrally located, affordable, and which offers a wide range of activities and opportunities for students.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To apply for the Master\'s programme in International Security and Law, you need a relevant Bachelor\'s degree. You can apply if you hold a Bachelor\'s degree within one of the following areas:
- Political science
- Public administration
- Law
- Sociology
- Social science
- Economics
- History (major)
You can also apply if you hold a relevant degree within Humanities. The guiding principle is that the bachelor degree must include subjects amounting to 45 ECTS within:
- Law
- Social issues
- International relations
- Comparative politics
If you do not have a bachelors degree from a university, but have gained equivalent e.g. professional experience of relevance to the programme, you can also apply (e.g. military officers, applicants with international aid work experience or experience from the central administration or similar). Relevant professional experience entails that you:
- have had extensive experience with international relations
- have had extensive experience with international conflict management
- in other ways through your professional employment have acquired knowledge and qualifications that will contribute to the progression of the Master\'s programm.
If your degree does not fulfill the entry requirements, the study board will decide whether you can follow one or more supplementary courses.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Southern Denmark 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 University of Southern Denmark
University of Southern Denmark
Odense, Denmark
TheUniversity of Southern Denmark(Danish:Syddansk Universitet,lit.'South Danish University',abbr.SDU) has campuses located inSouthern Denmarkand onZealand. It offers a number of joint programmes...
University Profile- Application Deadline Feb, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
