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Master of Security Studies

East Carolina University

  • Greenville, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

An interdisciplinary doctorate in security studies.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Security Studies.

Career outcomes

  • Research
  • Teaching
  • Security and international affairs

Curriculum

  • Broad exploration of social science and historical methodologies and security issues
  • 90 credit hours. Applicants with a relevant master may enter directly. An interdisciplinary doctorate in security studies.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES
  • SpanTran
  • IEE
  • ECE)
  • Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES, SpanTran, IEE, ECE), Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Language tests

  • Duolingo 115
  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 78 (min 18 each section

Documents you’ll need

  • Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree Certificate
  • Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for Master of Science in Security Studies. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,811 USD
Application fee$75 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus, Greenville
Faculty or schoolThomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
DepartmentDepartment of Political Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value36
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    15 Oct 2026

    Closed
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    May 2027

    Apply by

    15 Feb 2027

    93 days left
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    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.