International Master in Securi - Dublin City Uni

The International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS) is a two-year postgraduate program that provides a comprehensive understanding of contemporary security issues. It offers core and optional courses in areas such as international security, intelligence analysis, and conflict resolution. Students benefit from experiential learning opportunities, including work-based placements, and have access to experts from various sectors. The program prepares graduates for careers in government agencies, international organizations, and other fields related to security and intelligence.

Program Outline

Degree Overview

Name:

International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS)

Type:

Postgraduate

NFQ Level:

Contact Information:

Phone:

+353 (0) 1 700 7526

Email:

christian.kaunert@dcu.ie

Website:

www.securityintelligence-erasmusmundus.eu

Objectives:

Provide a firm understanding of theoretical concepts in contemporary security studies.
Develop expertise and skills for critical engagement with security, intelligence, and strategy.
Offer experiential learning and employability enhancement through work-based learning opportunities.
Facilitate access to academic and non-academic personnel from various sectors to understand how security experts shape security practice.
Foster intercultural awareness as a key aspect of addressing security challenges.

Programme Structure:

Year 1:

Core and optional courses reflecting key themes and research design.

Year 2:

Specialist concentration with themed courses.
Flexible study period for independent study (dissertation) and potential work-based learning placement.

Core and Optional Courses:

International security & strategic thought
Intelligence analysis & policy making
European & international security strategies
Intelligence & security analysis: theory & practice
Political terrorism
Conflict, security & peacebuilding
Politics of the Middle East & North Africa
Arms control & disarmament
Economic warfare
Radicalisation & deradicalisation
Cyber security
Space security

Careers:

Adult Education
Development Work
Diplomatic Services
EU and International Advisory bodies
EU Institutions
Government Agencies
Government Departments
International Development Agencies
International organisations

Other:

Erasmus Mundus scholarships are available.
The programme integrates theory with applied learning and welcomes students from diverse countries.
Students have the opportunity for work placement, which is integrated into their dissertation.
The programme provides a foundation for further postgraduate studies in related fields.

Full time Student Contribution. Information on IMSISS Tuition Fees is available: http://securityintelligence-erasmusmundus.eu/scholarships-fees-funding/tuition-fees/ EU Status Fee See University of Glasgow website