Foreign Policy, Defence and Security Studies
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
POLIS staff at The Open University UK are internationally renowned for their pioneering research in Foreign Policy, Defence, and Security Studies, addressing contemporary global challenges through innovative approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives.
- Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- On Campus
- ₹14,49,868/Year
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Program Overview
POLIS staff at The Open University UK are internationally renowned for their pioneering research in Foreign Policy, Defence, and Security Studies, addressing contemporary global challenges through innovative approaches and interdisciplinary perspectives.
QS World Ranking
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Class Size
400 Students
Key Features
Specializations Available
AI/ML, Systems, Theory, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Opportunities
Access to cutting-edge research labs and industry partnerships
Admission Requirements
TOEFL®
87.0
Key Dates
Application Start time & Deadline
Starting 2026-02-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Starting 2025-10-01
Apply before 2125-04-18
Program Start
Jun 2025
Programme Structure
Potential research projects:British and EU foreign, defence and security policyRising powers, Chinese foreign policy, Indian foreign policy, the Belt and Road InitiativeCounter-terrorism and counter-radicalisation, national security politics, foreign policy, terrorism studies and critical security studiesRussian foreign and security policy, (Russian) national identity and nation building, memory politics/history politics/ historical narratives including commemorationPopulism and (social) media disinformation/propaganda/fake news/influence ops, public diplomacy/international broadcasting(Critical) discourse analysis and narrative analysis, Iran’s domestic politics and foreign policy, Middle East politicsGender, conflict resolution and peacekeepingAfrican international relations
Program Highlights
- Comprehensive curriculum covering all key topics
- Hands-on projects and real-world case studies
- Expert faculty with industry experience
- Career support and placement assistance
Academic Requirements
GPA
3.5
English Language Requirements
TOEFL®
87.0
Overall ScoreAdditional Requirements
Applicants must hold a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree or equivalent. Non-UK citizens may need to demonstrate English language proficiency. Additional requirements include relevant academic transcripts and a research proposal aligned with the programme’s focus areas.
Course Fees
₹14,49,868/Year
Annual Fee
2 years
Total Duration
Living Costs
No Living costs available.
University Scholarships
No University Scholarships Available
External Scholarships
Rochelle Nicolette Perry Memorial Scholarship
N/A
Amount
1250 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Organization of American States (OAS) Academic Scholarship Program
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Master's Scholarship
N/A
Amount
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship
N/A
Amount
2000 USD
Deadline
15 Apr 2025
Thomas Jefferson Prize in United States History
N/A
Amount
300 EUR
Deadline
Anytime
Eligibility Requirements
No Eligibility Requirements Available
Application Process
No Application Steps Available
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