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Master of International Law, Security and Diplomacy
- Buckingham, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year MA combining international law, Security and diplomacy.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate understanding of International Law
- Security and Diplomacy
- Interpret disciplinary concepts and source material critically
- Build coherent arguments supported by evidence
- Communicate interpretations and ethical considerations clearly.
Career outcomes
- Think tanks
- Non-governmental organisations
- International organisations
- Foreign ministries
- Civil service
- Academia
- Legal practice
Curriculum
- Interdisciplinary one-year degree combining Law School modules (International Law
- Law of War
- Human Rights Law) with BUCSIS modules in cyber security
- Globalisation
- Diplomacy
- Terrorism and national security
- Using current conflicts as case studies
- With a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- First or second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (MBA 2:2 or above in any subject
- Relaxed with work experience
- MSc Cyber Security and Applied Data Science 2:1
- STEM preferred
- LLM first or second-class LLB)
- Interview or Teams contact for international applicants
- First or good second-class honours (2:1/2:2 by course
- MBA 2:2 or above) or professional qualification plus experience
- No GPA published.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree with first or second-class honours in a relevant subject (MBA: 2.2 or above in any subject, Relaxed with substantial work experience, MSc Cyber Security and Applied Data Science: 2:1, STEM preferred, LLM: first or second-class LLB), Interview/Teams contact for international applicants.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
- Identification
- any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
- Submit the application
- await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,480 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,300 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Buckingham |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Department | Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | University scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
7 Dec 2026
24 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 7 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,480 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £3,300 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.

