International Security Studies

Basic Information

Course ID
6262fde4-9cad-ff81-1955-f342eceef3fe
Option ID
6e5bcf3d-899b-4931-b2af-2a6e0e9af707
Provider
University of Leicester
Type
postgraduate
Academic Year
2026
Source
ucas
Created
2/22/2026, 10:46:17 AM
Updated
3/27/2026, 11:13:59 AM

Other Options for this Course

Option ID Added
89fe3667-e885-4339-8de4-50635ee84946 2/22/2026 View

Listing Data (Raw)

{
  "id": "6e5bcf3d-899b-4931-b2af-2a6e0e9af707",
  "duration": {
    "quantity": 2,
    "durationType": {
      "id": "4",
      "caption": "Years",
      "mappedCaption": null
    }
  },
  "features": {
    "accelerated": false
  },
  "location": {
    "id": "d6cf5437-af88-4a56-bfbc-7fa42779bb82",
    "url": null,
    "name": "Main Site",
    "ukprn": null,
    "address": {
      "line1": "University Road",
      "line2": "",
      "line3": null,
      "line4": "Leicester",
      "region": {
        "id": "10",
        "caption": "East Midlands",
        "mappedCaption": "East Midlands"
      },
      "country": {
        "id": "000",
        "caption": "United Kingdom",
        "mappedCaption": "England"
      },
      "latitude": 52.622086377,
      "postcode": "LE1 7RH",
      "longitude": -1.1245309353
    },
    "isDefault": false,
    "geoLocation": {
      "latitude": 52.622086377,
      "longitude": -1.1245309353
    },
    "tefCodeType": null,
    "locationCode": "-",
    "googleMapsUrl": null,
    "googleMapsParams": null,
    "locationCategory": null,
    "geoLocationString": "52.622086377,-1.1245309353"
  },
  "startDate": {
    "date": "09/2026",
    "nonSpecific": false
  },
  "studyMode": {
    "id": "9",
    "caption": "Part-time",
    "mappedCaption": "Part-time",
    "excludedSchemesForApplication": [
      "ucas"
    ]
  },
  "durationRange": null,
  "outcomeQualification": {
    "caption": "MA"
  },
  "academicEntryRequirements": null
}

Detail API Response (Raw)

{
  "course": {
    "id": "6262fde4-9cad-ff81-1955-f342eceef3fe",
    "cpdFlag": false,
    "options": [
      {
        "id": "6e5bcf3d-899b-4931-b2af-2a6e0e9af707",
        "status": {
          "published": true,
          "availableForApplication": true,
          "applicationStatusSummary": "Please speak to the provider to make an application",
          "acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
          "notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
        },
        "cycleId": null,
        "modules": "",
        "deadline": null,
        "duration": {
          "quantity": 2,
          "durationType": {
            "id": "4",
            "caption": "Years",
            "mappedCaption": null
          }
        },
        "features": {
          "accelerated": false
        },
        "location": {
          "id": "d6cf5437-af88-4a56-bfbc-7fa42779bb82",
          "url": null,
          "name": "Main Site",
          "ukprn": null,
          "address": {
            "line1": "University Road",
            "line2": "",
            "line3": null,
            "line4": "Leicester",
            "region": {
              "id": "10",
              "caption": "East Midlands",
              "mappedCaption": "East Midlands"
            },
            "country": {
              "id": "000",
              "caption": "United Kingdom",
              "mappedCaption": "England"
            },
            "latitude": 52.622086377,
            "postcode": "LE1 7RH",
            "longitude": -1.1245309353
          },
          "isDefault": false,
          "geoLocation": {
            "latitude": 52.622086377,
            "longitude": -1.1245309353
          },
          "tefCodeType": null,
          "locationCode": "-",
          "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C52.622086377,-1.1245309353&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=zp-PvfXK4ynh7cg_m5Hl3GCya-c=",
          "googleMapsParams": "52.622086377,-1.1245309353",
          "locationCategory": null,
          "geoLocationString": "52.622086377,-1.1245309353"
        },
        "startDate": {
          "date": "09/2026",
          "nonSpecific": false
        },
        "studyMode": {
          "id": "9",
          "caption": "Part-time",
          "mappedCaption": "Part-time",
          "excludedSchemesForApplication": [
            "ucas"
          ]
        },
        "applyCycle": "2026",
        "courseFees": [],
        "courseType": null,
        "entryPoints": [],
        "durationRange": {
          "max": null,
          "min": null
        },
        "admissionTests": [],
        "subjectOptions": [],
        "useDefaultFees": false,
        "providerApplyUrl": null,
        "assessmentMethods": "You will be taught by seminars. Throughout the programme, you will have access to a comprehensively resourced library and an established student support system. Each module lasts for one semester (11 weeks) and normally involves two hours of teaching per week. If you are studying full-time, you will complete four modules by the end of the second semester and, if you are progressing to the MA, you will submit your dissertation by the end of September. \n\nYou will be assessed through a combination of essays, seminar papers and (if you are completing the MA) your dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words.",
        "entryRequirements": "2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. \n\nEquivalent relevant professional experience may be considered. \n\nIELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.",
        "internalReference": null,
        "providerCourseUrl": "https://le.ac.uk/courses/international-security-ma",
        "professionalBodies": [],
        "qualificationLevel": {
          "id": "RQF_7",
          "caption": "RQF Level 7",
          "mappedCaption": null
        },
        "subjectToValidation": false,
        "outcomeQualification": {
          "id": "72",
          "caption": "MA",
          "mappedCaption": "Masters degrees"
        },
        "deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
        "additionalFeeInformation": "Please see website for 26/27 postgraduate fee information",
        "academicEntryRequirements": null,
        "additionalEntryRequirements": [],
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [],
        "minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
        "subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
        "amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
          "useAscii": false,
          "hasNoVacancies": "False",
          "customQuestions": [],
          "vacancyStatuses": [
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eu",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eu"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "wales",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "wales"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eng",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eng"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "int",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "int"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "scot",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "scot"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "ni",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "ni"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "roi",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "roi"
            }
          ],
          "hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
          "hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
          "restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
          "restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
          "useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
          "notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
        },
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": null
      },
      {
        "id": "89fe3667-e885-4339-8de4-50635ee84946",
        "status": {
          "published": true,
          "availableForApplication": true,
          "applicationStatusSummary": "Please speak to the provider to make an application",
          "acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
          "notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
        },
        "cycleId": null,
        "modules": "",
        "deadline": null,
        "duration": {
          "quantity": 1,
          "durationType": {
            "id": "4",
            "caption": "Years",
            "mappedCaption": null
          }
        },
        "features": {
          "accelerated": false
        },
        "location": {
          "id": "d6cf5437-af88-4a56-bfbc-7fa42779bb82",
          "url": null,
          "name": "Main Site",
          "ukprn": null,
          "address": {
            "line1": "University Road",
            "line2": "",
            "line3": null,
            "line4": "Leicester",
            "region": {
              "id": "10",
              "caption": "East Midlands",
              "mappedCaption": "East Midlands"
            },
            "country": {
              "id": "000",
              "caption": "United Kingdom",
              "mappedCaption": "England"
            },
            "latitude": 52.622086377,
            "postcode": "LE1 7RH",
            "longitude": -1.1245309353
          },
          "isDefault": false,
          "geoLocation": {
            "latitude": 52.622086377,
            "longitude": -1.1245309353
          },
          "tefCodeType": null,
          "locationCode": "-",
          "googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C52.622086377,-1.1245309353&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=zp-PvfXK4ynh7cg_m5Hl3GCya-c=",
          "googleMapsParams": "52.622086377,-1.1245309353",
          "locationCategory": null,
          "geoLocationString": "52.622086377,-1.1245309353"
        },
        "startDate": {
          "date": "09/2026",
          "nonSpecific": false
        },
        "studyMode": {
          "id": "3",
          "caption": "Full-time",
          "mappedCaption": "Full-time",
          "excludedSchemesForApplication": []
        },
        "applyCycle": "2026",
        "courseFees": [],
        "courseType": null,
        "entryPoints": [],
        "durationRange": {
          "max": null,
          "min": null
        },
        "admissionTests": [],
        "subjectOptions": [],
        "useDefaultFees": false,
        "providerApplyUrl": null,
        "assessmentMethods": "You will be taught by seminars. Throughout the programme, you will have access to a comprehensively resourced library and an established student support system. Each module lasts for one semester (11 weeks) and normally involves two hours of teaching per week. If you are studying full-time, you will complete four modules by the end of the second semester and, if you are progressing to the MA, you will submit your dissertation by the end of September. \n\nYou will be assessed through a combination of essays, seminar papers and (if you are completing the MA) your dissertation of 12,000 to 15,000 words.",
        "entryRequirements": "2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. \n\nEquivalent relevant professional experience may be considered. \n\nIELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.",
        "internalReference": null,
        "providerCourseUrl": "https://le.ac.uk/courses/international-security-ma",
        "professionalBodies": [],
        "qualificationLevel": {
          "id": "RQF_7",
          "caption": "RQF Level 7",
          "mappedCaption": null
        },
        "subjectToValidation": false,
        "outcomeQualification": {
          "id": "72",
          "caption": "MA",
          "mappedCaption": "Masters degrees"
        },
        "deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
        "additionalFeeInformation": "Please see website for 26/27 postgraduate fee information",
        "academicEntryRequirements": null,
        "additionalEntryRequirements": [],
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [],
        "minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
        "subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
        "amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
          "useAscii": false,
          "hasNoVacancies": "False",
          "customQuestions": [],
          "vacancyStatuses": [
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eu",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eu"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "wales",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "wales"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "eng",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "eng"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "int",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "int"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "scot",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "scot"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "ni",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "ni"
            },
            {
              "status": null,
              "domicile": "roi",
              "hasVacancies": true,
              "flattenedVacancy": "roi"
            }
          ],
          "hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
          "hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
          "restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
          "restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
          "useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
          "notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
        },
        "englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": null
      }
    ],
    "suggest": "International Security Studies. University of Leicester. Strategic studies. International relations. Social sciences. Politics",
    "summary": "Whether they're political, economic, religious or environmental, international security issues can stem from all corners of society. You’ll learn what these key issues are, but more importantly, how to tackle them head-on. \n\nThis course provides a thorough grounding in international security studies, focusing on developments since the end of the Cold War. International security problems often stem from complex political, economic, religious, environmental, social and cultural causes, and involve a broad range of non-state actors. The study of security in the contemporary international system thus poses a series of challenging intellectual questions and policy dilemmas, which this course will help you address in an informed and creative manner. \n\nThis degree combines a study of the main theories and concepts in international security with empirical analysis of contemporary security issues such as terrorism, proliferation, failed states and security communities. \n\nThe MA in International Security Studies will equip you with the skills to think critically and analytically about international security and to consider the complex causes of many contemporary security problems. You will develop the ability to analyse international security problems using a mix of theoretical and empirical tools. \n\nYou will complete one core module on 'International Security' and you can then choose three option modules, which, along with your dissertation, allow you to develop your specialist knowledge in your key area of interest. ",
    "atasFlag": false,
    "contacts": [
      {
        "id": "f36e0926-6745-c3ac-0155-9ebe77095ac5",
        "fax": "",
        "email": "css-dl@le.ac.uk",
        "phone": "+44 (0)116 252 7575",
        "title": "College of Social Science Distance Learning Team",
        "isDefault": false,
        "hasCourses": false,
        "isClearing": false,
        "clearingUrl": null,
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": null,
        "coursesCount": 0,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": []
      },
      {
        "id": "5711f315-59c6-9d1b-9a57-79c4d838721e",
        "fax": "",
        "email": "pgadmissions@le.ac.uk",
        "phone": "+44 (0)116 252 5381",
        "title": "Admissions (PG) Main enquries",
        "isDefault": false,
        "hasCourses": false,
        "isClearing": false,
        "clearingUrl": null,
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": null,
        "coursesCount": 0,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": []
      },
      {
        "id": "9b8d05e5-e6bd-47da-ae10-1eec0e7ae85a",
        "fax": null,
        "email": "",
        "phone": "01163736000",
        "title": "Clearing Line",
        "isDefault": false,
        "hasCourses": false,
        "isClearing": true,
        "clearingUrl": "https://www.le.ac.uk/clearing",
        "enquiryLink": {
          "url": null,
          "caption": null
        },
        "availability": "Thursday 15 August  7 am to 9 pm\nFriday 16 August 8 am to 7 pm\nSaturday 17 August 10 am to 4 pm\nSunday 18 August   10 am to 4 pm\nFrom Monday 19 August open Monday to Friday 9-5 \n(Closed Monday 26 August)",
        "coursesCount": 0,
        "isAdmissions": false,
        "socialMediaPresences": [
          {
            "id": "ig",
            "url": "https://instagram.com/uniofleicester/",
            "caption": "Instagram"
          },
          {
            "id": "fb",
            "url": "https://www.facebook.com/UniofLeicester",
            "caption": "Facebook"
          },
          {
            "id": "tw",
            "url": "https://twitter.com/uniofleicester",
            "caption": "Twitter"
          },
          {
            "id": "yt",
            "url": "https://www.youtube.com/user/UniversityLeicester",
            "caption": "Youtube"
          },
          {
            "id": "li",
            "url": "https://www.linkedin.com/school/university-of-leicester/",
            "caption": "LinkedIn"
          }
        ]
      }
    ],
    "keywords": null,
    "provider": {
      "id": "edaad69a-3b51-1473-8b7d-49f70afcfb32",
      "name": "University of Leicester",
      "ukprn": 10007796,
      "address": {
        "line1": "University Road",
        "line2": "",
        "line3": "",
        "line4": "Leicester",
        "region": {
          "id": "10",
          "caption": "East Midlands",
          "mappedCaption": "East Midlands"
        },
        "country": {
          "id": "101",
          "caption": "England",
          "mappedCaption": "England"
        },
        "latitude": 52.622086377,
        "postcode": "LE1 7RH",
        "longitude": -1.1245309353
      },
      "aliases": [],
      "logoUrl": "https://d1l6hqpjksdq9d.cloudfront.net/Prod/edaad69a-3b51-1473-8b7d-49f70afcfb32",
      "aliasName": "University of Leicester",
      "websiteUrl": "www.le.ac.uk",
      "liveProvider": true,
      "providerCode": null,
      "providerSort": "Leicester, University of",
      "providerUrls": [],
      "imageLocation": "gold silver gold-01.png",
      "institutionCode": "L34",
      "providerShortName": "University of Leicester",
      "cukasInstitutionCode": null,
      "requireAsciiDocuments": false,
      "providerAbbreviatedName": "LEICR",
      "aliasNameWithoutApostrophe": "University of Leicester"
    },
    "subjects": [
      {
        "id": "1624",
        "caption": "Strategic studies",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "2367",
        "caption": "International relations",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1547",
        "caption": "Social sciences",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      {
        "id": "1611",
        "caption": "Politics",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    ],
    "auditions": [],
    "studyType": {
      "id": "1",
      "caption": "Taught",
      "mappedCaption": null
    },
    "department": {
      "id": "d3c0fc6f-1964-e330-d898-0ec43343ccc5",
      "name": "Politics and International Relations"
    },
    "hecosCodes": [],
    "jacs3Codes": [],
    "publishEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
    "shortTitle": null,
    "specialism": {
      "primary": [],
      "secondary": [],
      "specialismStudyTypes": []
    },
    "visibleEnd": "2027-08-01T08:00:00",
    "compositeId": "6262fde4-9cad-ff81-1955-f342eceef3fe-2026",
    "courseTitle": "International Security Studies",
    "facultyCode": null,
    "routingData": {
      "scheme": {
        "id": "none",
        "caption": "Direct application only",
        "mappedCaption": null
      },
      "destination": {
        "id": "pg",
        "caption": "Postgraduate",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    },
    "availableEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
    "englishTitle": "",
    "publishStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
    "visibleStart": "2025-04-29T08:00:00",
    "taughtInWelsh": false,
    "ucasApplyData": null,
    "academicYearId": "2026",
    "availableStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
    "awardingBodies": [
      {
        "id": "583",
        "caption": "University of Leicester",
        "mappedCaption": null
      }
    ],
    "applicationCode": null,
    "courseTitleSort": "International Security Studies",
    "abbreviatedTitle": null,
    "balanceIndicator": null,
    "copyFormRequired": false,
    "internalReference": null,
    "currentlyInClearing": false,
    "ucasTeacherTraining": false,
    "degreeApprenticeship": false,
    "qualifiedTeacherStatus": null,
    "sponsorshipInformation": null,
    "internationalInformation": null,
    "courseTitleWithoutApostrophe": "International Security Studies",
    "additionalAuditionInformation": null,
    "higherTechnicalQualifications": false
  },
  "version": 94,
  "academicYearsInformation": {
    "2025": 2,
    "2026": 2
  }
}

Normalized Data

{
  "scrapedAt": "2026-03-27T11:13:56.824Z",
  "scrapedPte": null,
  "scrapedUrl": "https://le.ac.uk/courses/international-security-ma",
  "scrapedToefl": null,
  "scrapedAiUsed": false,
  "scrapedFeeRaw": "Course description Course description This course provides a thorough grounding in international security studies, focusing on developments since the end of the Cold War. International security problems often stem from complex political, economic, religious, environmental, social and cultural causes, and involve a broad range of non-state actors. The study of security in the contemporary international system thus poses a series of challenging intellectual questions and policy dilemmas, which this course will help you address in an informed and creative manner. This degree combines a study of the main theories and concepts in international security with empirical analysis of contemporary security issues such as terrorism, proliferation, failed states and security communities. The MA in International Security Studies will equip you with the skills to think critically and analytically about international security and to consider the complex causes of many contemporary security problems. Y",
  "feesConfidence": 0,
  "normalizedFees": {
    "home": null,
    "currency": null,
    "international": null
  },
  "scrapedAiError": null,
  "scrapedDuolingo": null,
  "scrapedTemplate": "drupal",
  "scrapedCambridge": null,
  "scrapedIeltsBand": null,
  "scrapedLangSource": "course_page",
  "languageConfidence": 0.8,
  "normalizedLanguage": {
    "pte": null,
    "ielts": {
      "overall": 6.5,
      "min_component": null
    },
    "toefl": null,
    "duolingo": null,
    "cambridge": null
  },
  "scrapedLanguageRaw": "English Language Requirements\nIELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.\nFind your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.",
  "scrapedIeltsOverall": 6.5,
  "scrapedLangSourceUrl": null,
  "scrapedTuitionFeeHome": null,
  "scrapedTuitionFeeIntl": null,
  "scrapedEntryRequirements": "Course description Course description This course provides a thorough grounding in international security studies, focusing on developments since the end of the Cold War. International security problems often stem from complex political, economic, religious, environmental, social and cultural causes, and involve a broad range of non-state actors. The study of security in the contemporary international system thus poses a series of challenging intellectual questions and policy dilemmas, which this course will help you address in an informed and creative manner. This degree combines a study of the main theories and concepts in international security with empirical analysis of contemporary security issues such as terrorism, proliferation, failed states and security communities. The MA in International Security Studies will equip you with the skills to think critically and analytically about international security and to consider the complex causes of many contemporary security problems. Y"
}
← Back to Courses