The MSc Development and Security at the University of Bristol is designed for aspiring professionals and researchers seeking to understand the complex interplay between global development and security challenges. You will explore critical issues such as violent conflict, international responses, and evolving patterns of global governance, grounded in a comprehensive theoretical understanding of development and security studies. This postgraduate degree is ideal for those who wish to analyse contemporary issues through empirical case studies and contribute to informed policy and practice in a vital, interconnected world.
This full-time, on-campus Masters programme is studied over one year, offering a structured curriculum that includes mandatory units on theoretical approaches, conflict, security, and development, alongside a substantial 60-credit dissertation. You will have the opportunity to select optional units, allowing you to tailor your studies to specific interests such as global justice, European security, or climate crisis and international security. You will graduate with advanced analytical skills and a deep understanding of development and security dynamics, preparing you for careers in international organisations, NGOs, government, and research.