MA Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy
University of Buckingham
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The MA in Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy degree combines elements from our existing Security and Intelligence MA and our Diplomacy programmes. Like all of our MA programmes, a diplomacy degree aims to help to prepare graduates for careers in foreign and other ministries, international organisations, international journalism and global civil society organisations or for further research. Areas of study include intelligence and international security since 1939 intelligence, tradecraft and ...Read more

The MA in Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy degree combines elements from our existing Security and Intelligence MA and our Diplomacy programmes. Like all of our MA programmes, a diplomacy degree aims to help to prepare graduates for careers in foreign and other ministries, international organisations, international journalism and global civil society organisations or for further research. Areas of study include intelligence and international security since 1939 intelligence, tradecraft and machinery case studies in intelligence success and failure international law and diplomacy foreign policy analysis global diplomacy security challenges and other global issues. The modules are taught intensively in lectures, seminars and small group tutorials they assume little prior knowledge but rapidly bring students to an advanced level of understanding. Buckingham is a small academic community and students have personal and frequent access to their instructors. The programme is also suitable for those without a specific career aim in mind but who wish to acquire an advanced understanding of these subjects.

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06 Mar 15

Not a bad place to be. Most people come here because of the favorable student-to-staff ratio and the two-year degrees and I am one of them. It's a very friendly place and the..Read more

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05 Mar 15

University Of Buckingham has been thus far the best experience in my life. Acedemics with great aspirations for every students. The Student Union creates a great diversty amongs..Read more

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The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows: a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or, a recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience

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£10,300 per year

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Accommodation fees - Residence - Hunter Street - Hailsham House - Number of rooms - 40 - Weekly rate - 155 Standard room.

£16,480 per year

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Accommodation fees - Residence - Hunter Street - Hailsham House - Number of rooms - 40 Weekly rate - 155 Standard room.

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Not a bad place to be. Most people come here because of the favorable student-to-staff ratio and the two-year degrees and I am one of them. It's a very friendly place and the...
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University Of Buckingham has been thus far the best experience in my life. Acedemics with great aspirations for every students. The Student Union creates a great diversty amongs...
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University of Buckingham
Hunter Street Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1EG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bicester North  5.8 miles away

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