This programme, co-delivered with the university of the German armed forces, Bundeswehr University Munich, is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of contemporary world affairs and strategic thinking. Students will learn to identify security challenges, employ diverse analytical and critical thinking skills, and develop effective strategies and policy solutions.

Careers with this subject

This programme will prepare you for careers across a diverse range of sectors, including the armed forces, security analysis and consulting, where you will analyse threats and advise organisations on risk management strategies. Other career paths include intelligence services, government services, security and defence, and research and academia.

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.