Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies Dublin City University

Overview

Dublin City University 's  Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies MA programme helps you make sense of these complex issues and equips you with the tools to understand and address them in our globalised society.

Key facts

We're delighted to welcome students from all over the world to join us. Many of them have experience in fields related to conflict or security, while others may have studied different subjects but are genuinely interested in this area.

Our professors are actively researching various topics such as the connection between politics and economics, human rights, conflict resolution, rebuilding after wars, justice during transitions, and the study of specific regions.

In the classroom, we encourage vibrant discussions to provide you with opportunities to explore and learn collaboratively with your peers.

Careers

The MA in International Security and Conflict Studies appeals to both recent graduates and individuals who are already well into their careers. It's a versatile programme suitable for students with diverse academic backgrounds, such as politics, law, history, languages, as well as those with practical experience in fields like policing or security forces.

The knowledge and skills gained from this programme are in high demand across various sectors, including government agencies, research organisations, both national and international non-governmental (NGO) and non-profit organisations, inter-governmental (IGO) organisations, as well as policing and security forces.

Graduates from this programme pursue diverse career paths. They can be found working in various government departments such as the Department of Foreign Affairs, the Department of An Taoiseach and the Department of Justice. Some also join the ranks of the Defence Forces and An Garda Síochána.