Defence and Security MA

Lancaster University is a centre for world-leading research on defence and security issues. Our expertise is sought by UK decision makers, policy advisors and commentators. This Master's programme equips you to comprehend, analyse and address today’s defence and security challenges, preparing you to pursue or develop a career in government or the defence industry, think tanks and policy making, journalism, the armed forces or research.Why LancasterLancaster stands at the heart of the UK's national defence and security ecosystem, embedded in a network of research, government and industry organisationsLancaster’s Centre for War and Diplomacy and Security Lancaster Institute are hubs of excellence - our experts and visiting researchers and practitioners provide insights via a wide-ranging events programmeCombine insights from across academic disciplines, from the historical and cultural contexts of global regions to emerging cyber and military technologies, linguistic analysis, conflict ethics and international and humanitarian lawBuild expertise in global defence and security, including insights into the African nations, China, Russia, and USAStudy a programme co-designed with UK Government and defence sector partnersTrain in methods developed through Lancaster’s think tank and consultancy work, in cutting-edge facilitiesStudy in a flexible format alongside full- or part-time work