MSc Diplomacy and Security Studies (PG Cert, PG Dip)

This module explores the concept of intelligence and its practical applications in various sectors, emphasizing its role in crime prevention and security. It covers the intelligence process, information sources, case studies, and the function of intelligence analysts, with a focus on law enforcement, government agencies, and the private sector.

This module introduces students to evolving paradigms in criminology, focusing on safety and security at local and global levels. It encourages critical analysis of security provision in various settings and the impact of securitization on contemporary threats and regulations. The course covers key theories, policies, ethical and legal considerations, and emerging security trends.

This module offers an overview of international relations, emphasizing key actors and processes, classical theories, and contemporary issues. It empowers students to critically analyse global developments, consider ethical dimensions of traditional sovereignty-based systems, and explore themes like globalization, terrorism, and climate change.

This module explores terrorism, including its historical definitions, motivating factors, and theoretical approaches. It delves into contemporary challenges like "New Terrorism" and the "War on Terror," examining state terrorism, extremist groups, radicalization, and counter-terrorism strategies in the UK.

This module in diplomacy and security studies allows students to investigate a self-selected research topic with course leader approval. The dissertation should reflect their independent research and prior knowledge, with supervision from a dissertation tutor.

This module covers the historical development of modern diplomacy, explores bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, assesses the impact of communication technology and air travel on diplomatic institutions, and analyses the role of non-state actors in diplomacy. It focuses on international communication, negotiation, and representation, examining the actors and processes involved in managing global issues peacefully. The module also addresses the ongoing debate about the relevance of traditional diplomatic institutions in the context of fast travel and technological advancements in the 21st century.

This module delves into the complexities of security, examining how contemporary issues challenge and redefine it. It explores the ethical aspects of sovereignty, international security policy-making, and key themes like the Cold War's legacy, terrorism, weapons proliferation, and the impact of globalization. Security Studies, a vital sub-discipline of International Relations, engages in debates about whether security should include not only military conflicts but also economic, environmental, and social concerns.