Global Security

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This guide details the modules on offer for completion of our postgraduate certificate, postgraduate diploma and master’s in Global Security.

The PG Cert in Global Security (60 credits) is achieved through the completion of the following modules:

• The four core modules from carousel one (the dark blue group)

The PG Dip in Global Security (120 credits) is achieved through the completion of the following modules:

• The four core modules from carousel one (the dark blue group)
• The core module and two optional modules in carousel two (the red group). Students can replace one of the optional modules with an optional module from the International Affairs MA programme
• One optional module from carousel three (the light blue group)

The MA in Global Security (180 credits) is achieved through the completion of the following modules:

• The four core modules from carousel one (the dark blue group)
• The core module and two optional modules in carousel two (the red group). Students can replace one of the optional modules with an optional module from the International Affairs MA programme
• The core module and two optional modules in carousel three (the light blue group). Students can replace one of the optional modules with an optional module from the International Affairs MA programme
• The two core modules from carousel four (the grey group).

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*The Dissertation Module takes place over two teaching periods.

C = core O = optional X = not available

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Please note: optional Global Security MA modules can only be replaced with the above International Affairs MA Modules. These modules must be taken during certain time windows. You can swap one module in carousel two and one module in carousel three. Below you can view how these modules fit in.

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To allow for greater flexibility in programme delivery and student selection, each module swings around on a regular basis. For instance, you’ll note that the Security Structures & Processes module delivered in March 2024, also appears in October 2024, June 2025 and so on. The table below outlines which modules will run in the various intakes throughout the year.

You’ll always start your course on carousel one (the dark blue group). You have to complete all four modules from this section before you can move on to carousel two (the red group). After completion of the core modules in carousel two, PG Cert students will have finished their course. PG Dip and MA students will complete carousel two (the red group) before moving on to carousel three (the light blue group). At this point, PG Dip and MA students will complete a further three optional modules. On completion of carousel three (the light blue group), MA students will complete carousel four (the grey group).

Please note that King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. As a result, modules offered may be subject to change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for any updates. This PDF was updated in September 2024. Although it was up to date at the time it was produced, please make sure you check our website or contact us directly for the very latest information before you commit yourself to any of our courses.

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Please note: these optional modules can only be taken during taken during certain time windows. You can swap one module in carousel two and one module in carousel three. Below you can view how these modules fit in. We’ve used a key to demonstrate when these modules can be swapped with the current module in that time frame.

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Please note: the Dissertation Module is a double module (worth 30 credits) and therefore you must take it without a break.