安全问题在国内和国际上都具有当代意义。一长串多样的问题被描述为从战争到全球变暖的安全威胁。在本届硕士课程中，您将以各种不同的视角来考虑诸如此类的事件，讨论其对国际，国家和地方安全的影响，以及它们与国家和个人等不同行为者的相关性。例如，持续的叙利亚内战和叙利亚国家的崩溃可能通过给像ISIS这样的组织提供行动并可能攻击西方的空间，对英国构成安全风险。但是，如果我们改变重点，我们很快就会意识到，由于冲突而流离失所并为生存而挣扎求生的平民感到各种不安全感。
Our MA Security Studies is open to graduates from all subjects.<br>The relevance of the course goes further than current affairs and academia into an ever-expanding security industry that offers a diverse range of different employment opportunities across both the private and public sector.<br>Studying on the Security Studies MA course will allow you to learn about and actively research security from the unique perspective that the city and its history provides, as well providing close proximity to a range of fantastic employability opportunities.<br>The Security Studies MA will provide you with knowledge and skills for a range of professions including jobs within intelligence, defence, the civil service, local government, finance, think tanks, human rights organisations and the third sector.<br>In addition to this, with Birmingham being home to the largest police force outside of London (with which BCU has strong ties) you will be well placed for employment and research opportunities with West Midlands Police.<br><br>The teaching team draws on the combined with the expertise of members of the Centre for Applied Criminology, who will give you cutting-edge criminological knowledge from their impactful and high-profile research, as well as giving you excellent access to experienced practitioners and Criminal Justice System organisations.<br>The access provided to professionals, the presence of practitioners among fellow students and the capacity to reflect upon relevant volunteering or work experience within the structure of the course means that the course provides excellent opportunities for building contacts and networking, as well as developing opportunities for employment.