Strategic Studies (MSc)

University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The Strategic Studies (MSc) programme at University of Aberdeen (School of Social Science) is a MSc programme delivered in English over 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme offers advanced study of strategic and defence studies, covering national security policy, military strategy, geopolitics, arms control, and civil-military relations. Students analyse contemporary security threats and strategic decision-making through case studies and simulation exercises. Graduates pursue careers in defence ministries, security agencies, NATO, think tanks, and academic research.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £23,000/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £23,000/year
Application deadlines (EU / EEA students): 2027-06-30
Application deadlines (Non-EU students): 2027-06-30
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: January or September
Intake: January Intake & September Intake

Application deadlines

EU / EEA students

2027-06-30

Non-EU students

2027-06-30

Programme overview

DegreeMSc
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultySchool of Social Science

Official university

University of Aberdeen

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£23,000	—	needs the fee

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