Master Scholarships in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies from Erasmus Mundus

Erasmus Mundus is offering Master Scholarships in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies. The International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS) is a 24 month Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) awarded by a consortium of European universities – University of Glasgow (UK); Dublin City University (Ireland); Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic) and the University of Trento (Italy), working in conjunction with a wide network of associate partners, including the University of Cádiz (Spain) and OTH Regensburg (Germany).

About the Programme:-

• Students on this master’s degree programme will examine a broad range of contemporary security challenges, such as terrorism, civil war and conflict, mass migration, energy supply security, cybersecurity, and new technologies, and transnational and serious organised crime. Students will also explore the intelligence and strategic approaches used by governmental and non-governmental actors to combat these threats.

• The degree adopts a unique approach to the study of security by combining theoretical, applied and empirical knowledge and skill sets. 

• Students will have the opportunity to meet with and work alongside a range of academics and researchers from international partner universities and think tanks from around the world, as well as practitioner experts from governmental and industry security and defence sectors.

• Students on IMSISS will study across Europe in at least 3 cities and universities. They have the opportunity to undertake short study visits to other universities and can apply for work-based learning placements as part of the independent study semester. 

Requirements:-

• You should have a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject, such as, but not limited to politics, international relations, history, area and cultural studies, law, sociology, criminology, human geography, language sciences, global studies, psychology, media studies and journalism, modern languages or business. 

• Other disciplines not listed here will be considered on an individual basis.  

• Academic backgrounds in the fields of engineering and computer science will be considered for Pathway A only. 

• For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.

  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic module (not General Training)

    • overall score 6.5

    • no sub-test less than 6.0

  • Or equivalent scores in another recognised qualification (see below)

    • All stated English tests are acceptable for admission for both home/EU and international students for this programme:

    • ibTOEFL: 90 overall; no sub-test less than Reading: 20 ; Listening: 19; Speaking: 19; Writing: 23

    • CAE (Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English): 176 overall; no sub-test less than 169

    • CPE (Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English):  176 overall; no sub-test less than 169

    • PTE Academic (Person Test of English, Academic test): 60 overall; no sub-test less than 59

    • Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English: ISEII at Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests.

Teaching and Assessment Methods:-

The programme uses small group seminars, tutorials and lectures, with a variety of assessment methods including written assignments (essays, policy briefs, literature reviews), individual and group presentations and projects, dissertation and oral examination.

Benefits:-

• The tuition fee will be fully covered by the scholarship contribution and the Consortium. 

• Contribution to the travel and installation costs.

  • Programme Country:

    • 1,000 € per year per scholarship holder resident of a Programme country

  • Partner Country:

    • 2,000 € per year for travel costs + 1,000 € for installation costs for a scholarship holder resident in a Partner country whose location is situated at less than 4,000 km from the EMJMD coordinating HEI

  • 3,000 € per year for travel costs + 1,000 € for installation costs for a scholarship holder resident in a Partner country whose location is situated at 4.000km or more from the EMJMD coordinating HEI.

• Contribution to subsistence costs

  • 1,000 € per month for the entire duration of the EMJMD study programme (24 months maximum).

About Erasmus Mundus:-

The European Union's Erasmus Mundus programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic co-operation between the EU and the rest of the world. The three main objectives of the programme are linked to the internationalisation of students, staff, curricula and research; ensure an influence on the development of practice in SEN and inclusive education; and to develop international collaborative networks, projects and research. Erasmus Mundus supports Joint Programmes (Masters Courses and Joint Doctorates) that are operated by consortia of higher education institutions from the EU and (since 2009) elsewhere in the world. They provide an integrated course and joint or multiple diplomas following study or research at two or more higher education institutions.

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