Overview

The Defence and Security course from Lancaster University enables you to build expertise in world regions and actors – such as the USA, China and Russia - and security in Africa, the Indo Pacific and Transatlantic areas. You will combine insights from global cultures, history and linguistic analysis, and assess UK defence and security policy in a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Appraise the workings of diplomacy, intelligence and ‘grey zone’ warfare through international relations and international law and engage with the philosophy and ethics of war and espionage. Assess the impact of new technologies on warfare by combining cyber conflict and security studies with historical perspectives.

You will be trained in how to apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios, from responding to emergencies such as the threat of nuclear war and terrorism, to ensuring the UK's energy security and building defence and security policy.

Career opportunities:

This Postgraduate Diploma is suitable for those who are pursuing a career in a wide range of sectors and who wish to develop their skills and knowledge by learning from an expert team. In particular you may be working or seeking to work in:

The defence sector, whether in government or industry
Think tanks or policy making
Defence analysis
Journalism
The armed forces

Alternatively, you may be planning the transition from a career in the armed forced to a civilian career in the defence sector or looking to build a foundation for further research, such as a PhD.

Programme Structure

Detailed module information for this postgraduate programme will follow shortly. However, if you have any questions please contact the department.
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months
Part-time
- 22 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

National: n/a
International: n/a

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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