This programme is suitable for graduates with a background in any humanities subject, most social sciences subjects, or Law. ​The MA Strategic Studies programme introduces students to the origins and evolution of key strategic concepts. Under the expert guidance of our renowned academic, you will become familiar with examples of strategic concept application, and the problems and possibilities this poses. Reflect on the relationship between greater political ends, including the use of armed force as the tool of politics, within the context of ethical, legal and economic confines. You will learn how to apply conceptual frameworks thus acquired to analysis of particular security issues. We provide lots of opportunities for you to develop transferable skills for your future career. Our graduates move on to a wide range of roles, including UK ambassadors, military officers, members of the SAS or intelligence analysts, bankers, political analysts, university lecturers, staff college lecturers, journalists, officials in international organisations or police officers. Others have gone into industry, teaching, local government administration, charitable foundations or Parliament.