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Global Security and Strategic Studies — Professional Diploma

Professional Diploma · Online distance learning

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Overview

Build a systematic understanding of global security and strategic studies through foundational study, specialist topics and an applied final project at London College of Diplomacy.

Study Structure

Foundation study, specialist analysis and a final applied project.

Learning Outcomes

Analyse core concepts and international cases.
Evaluate sources and communicate evidence-based conclusions.
Complete a structured subject-specific project.

Programme Modules

Security Studies

Examine key concepts, compare international cases and develop a structured analysis of security studies.

Strategic Thought

Examine key concepts, compare international cases and develop a structured analysis of strategic thought.

Regional Security

Examine key concepts, compare international cases and develop a structured analysis of regional security.

Conflict Analysis

Examine key concepts, compare international cases and develop a structured analysis of conflict analysis.

Intelligence Analysis

Examine key concepts, compare international cases and develop a structured analysis of intelligence analysis.

Crisis Management

Examine key concepts, compare international cases and develop a structured analysis of crisis management.

Final Applied Project

Apply learning from the programme to a contemporary international issue through a written report.

Who It’s For

School leavers and adult learners seeking systematic specialist study.

Entry Requirements

Completion of secondary education or equivalent learning and experience, assessed through the application.

Assessment

Module assignments, case analysis, thematic reports and a final applied project.

Intakes & Deadlines

Spring 2027 Intake

Application deadline: 15 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
Programme start: 01 February 2027