International Security

About this programme

The course covers the study of international security, which includes the historical, social, and political dynamics surrounding issues related to war, conflicts, and the pursuit of peace and stability. This includes both global and regional security issues, individual states' foreign and security policies, as well as domestic security issues. The course addresses theories and debates within research on international security such as traditional military security issues, including war, new security threats, and conceptual issues regarding the meaning of security. Attendance at seminars is mandatory. In case of absence, supplementation is made in accordance with the course manager's instructions. No more than a quarter of the seminars can be compensated. For more detailed information, please refer to the course description. The course description is available on Stockholm University's teaching and collaboration platform (Athena) at least one month prior the start of the course. The instruction is given on campus or remotely, as specified for each course occasion. The course is examined through participation in mandatory seminar discussions, as well as through written assignments. For details, please refer to the course page on the University's study and learning platform Athena. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme.