MASTER’S DEGREE

Defence and Security Sciences
Strategic Studies and Security Policies

Program Highlights

The Degree Course in Strategic Studies and Security Policies is taught in English and aims to provide high-profile, interdisciplinary training aimed at developing critical analysis skills of social, political, economic, and legal contexts specific to both national and international scenarios. These skills are made functional, throughout the course of studies, for the progressive acquisition of highly qualified competencies, as well as leadership and decision-making abilities, within both institutional and private organizational contexts.

The Course lays the groundwork for the formation of a modern managerial figure, professionally trained, capable of understanding and speaking the necessary language for those who must take on responsibilities in a scenario of high complexity and growing emergency features.

The course places great importance on teachings from historical, economic, legal, political, and sociological areas, combining them with specific training activities related to Strategic Studies and security policies.

Strategic Studies and Security Policies

Next start date: 19/09/2024

Tuition Fees: € 8.000,00 per year

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  • Course Summary
  • Career Opportunities
  • Study Plan
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Key Info

  • Degree code: LM-62
  • Degree type: MA
  • Study method: Full-time
  • Course language: English
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Location: Rome
  • Entry requirements:
    • Bachelor’s degree
    • B2 level (CEFR) of English

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Why Choose Defence and Security Sciences (LM-62) – Strategic Studies and Security Policies at Link Campus University?

Choosing this educational path will immerse you directly in the current strategic dynamics, crisis scenarios, and the intricacies of security processes. Throughout this advanced program, you’ll benefit from instruction by professionals, experts, managers, and administrators who bring real-world experience to the classroom, integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application.
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The curriculum emphasizes interactive learning through lectures, seminars, practical exercises, lab work, and self-assessment tasks. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to engage in various supplementary activities, including participation in the thematic online blog Geohub, which offers an in-depth exploration of international political themes and is run by fellow students in the program.

Career Opportunities: Strategic Studies and Security Policies

This master’s degree program will equip you with the expertise needed to specialize in field of Strategic Studies and Security Policies , with a strong international emphasis.
Additionally, it emphasizes subjects related to governance and administration, honing in on aspects and competencies crucial for roles in high-level governmental and public/private institutions, especially in relation to security and political engagement.

Employment opportunities include

  • Diplomatic career
  • International relations offices of large national and multinational companies
  • Institutional relations and communication offices of international organizations, large national, and multinational companies
  • Small and medium-sized enterprises looking to internationalize
  • Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
  • NGOs and non-profit organizations

Study Plan

First Year

Denomination

ECTS

SSD

Conceptual history of international relations

6

SPS/02

Crime economics

9

SECS-P/06

Geopolitics

6

M-GGR/02

Public communication

6

SPS/08

Religions, identities, politics

6

M-STO/07

Security computer science

6

INF/01

Strategic studies

9

SPS/04

Transnational migrations

6

SPS/11
Second Year

Denomination

ECTS

SSD

Cybersecurity law and practice

6

IUS/01

Diplomacy

6

SPS/04

Energy and climate international policies

6

SPS/04

Human rights

6

IUS/13

Other language skills

6

Elective modules

12

 

Other skills

3

 

Work experience

6

 

Final dissertation

15

 

Totale

120

 

 

Fees and Funding

Full details of tuition fees can be found on the Tuition Fees page

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