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    MA Global Security and Strategy (Online)

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    London, GBMAOnline2 years
    £12,000.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    44%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
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    MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London is a 180-credit, 2-year, online MA program based in London, GB. Tuition is £12,000.

    About the program

    Takes a critical view to traditional strategic studies, encompassing Africa, Asia and Middle East approaches to grand strategy for peace and security, conflict resolution, international collaboration, war technologies and disarmament. Inter-disciplinary structure drawing on SOAS departments' expertise with core module, electives, research mini-modules and dissertation.

    Focus: both
    QS Politics 16th
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Aug 17, 2026
    September 2026 Intake
    Aug 17, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL iBT 95 (My Best Scores not accepted)
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS Academic 6.5 overall; 6.0 in all subscores

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £15,930.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London is £12,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London online or in-person?
    MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London is offered online, so students can complete coursework remotely.
    How long does MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London take to complete?
    MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London is structured around 2 years and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London?
    Per the program's published guidance: Minimum lower second class honours degree (2:2)
    How competitive is MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London?
    MA Global Security and Strategy (Online) at SOAS University of London reports an acceptance rate of approximately 44%.