International security is a complex and rapidly evolving concern for many organisations, institutions and governments. Increased threats from terrorist groups and the risks these treats pose to many long-established security policies have led to a rapid development in the field of security studies. This innovative new MA International Relations and Security Studies course gives students a critical approach to complex security problems and enables them to understand them at a global level of analysis. The course offers students the chance develop an in-depth knowledge of security policies their challenges and the interconnected nature of threats.