PhD Strategy and Security
University of Exeter
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Streatham Campus

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penryn Campus

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penryn Campus

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8 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penryn Campus

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8 Years

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Research degrees in this area of interest provide opportunities to study with leading academics and practitioners who are specialists in strategy and security, based in our Strategy and Security Institute.Academics in the Institute carry out research, consultancy and teaching in the fields of global security and strategy, particularly relating to how individuals and organisations deal with conflict under intense pressure.The SSI is at the forefront of research into the drivers of strategic ...Read more

Research degrees in this area of interest provide opportunities to study with leading academics and practitioners who are specialists in strategy and security, based in our Strategy and Security Institute.Academics in the Institute carry out research, consultancy and teaching in the fields of global security and strategy, particularly relating to how individuals and organisations deal with conflict under intense pressure.The SSI is at the forefront of research into the drivers of strategic decision-making by civilian and military leaders, and planners in the foreign and defence policy domains.The decision to use organised violence in pursuit of strategic goals is not just a matter of political will and equipment it is also governed by a system of social norms and processes, including a complex body of domestic and international law. While the growing impact of legal rules and processes promises to strengthen the rule of law at the international level, it also imposes operational burdens and strategic costs on the use of force. The extent to which these developments undermine operational effectiveness and constrain national security choices has become a question of immense significance.

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Michael
19 Feb 24

Facilities, campus and academic staff are all exceptional. As a mature Masters student, my experience at Exeter has been fantastic. The course has been intellectually demanding,..Read more

Entry requirements

The information below applies to self-funded PhD, MPhil and Masters by Research applicants, but if you are applying for a funded PhD studentship, please follow the specific instructions related to that application. Pinpoint your PhD research area; Investigate whether this area is available at Exeter; Ensure that you meet our English language entry requirements (international students only); Construct and refine your PhD research proposal; Approach your potential supervisor(s).

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£5,006 per year

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£23,500 per year

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£23,500 per year

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Facilities, campus and academic staff are all exceptional. As a mature Masters student, my experience at Exeter has been fantastic. The course has been intellectually demanding,...
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter , Exeter

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, the University of Exeter ranks in 11th place in the UK (Complete...

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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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