International Security, Security Management and Politics
Towards a SAFER future
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The Master’s Programme in Security Management and Politics (SAFER) educates experts who specialise in either International Security or Security Governance. Depending on their major, students graduate with a Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, MSc (International Security) or Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences, MSc (Security Governance).
Broad and strategic understanding of international security
The International Security specialisation educates future professionals in international relations and strategic studies. Graduates will gain a profound understanding of the conceptual foundations and practical policy implications of the current international security environment.
The curriculum allows customisation among diverse subjects, including security studies, strategic analysis, statecraft and diplomacy, crisis management, environmental security, nuclear weapons, arms control, and proliferation. Moreover, as part of their elective studies, students can broaden their expertise with a wide range of courses taught in other international master’s degree programmes at Tampere University.
Interactive learning and policy-relevant analytical skills
SAFER emphasises interactive on-campus teaching, guidance, and learning. Students enhance their analytical and professional communication skills through essays, presentations, policy-relevant reports, and briefing papers. With guidance from the members of the faculty teaching staff, students prepare a master’s thesis addressing a pertinent research puzzle in International Security Studies.
Career opportunities
Our programme equips students with a comprehensive understanding of international security and foreign policy. Graduates possess versatile skills and rigorous analytical abilities, opening a wide variety of career opportunities in public organisations, the private sector, NGOs, and international organiations dealing with international security and strategic issues.
Join our dynamic community
The Faculty of Management and Business at Tampere University attracts students from all over the world. We foster a critical, interactive, and innovative mindset. The curriculum spans four academic semesters, with options for internships or exchanges at partner universities.
Tampere University is renowned for its international mindset and active student life, with numerous activities and extra-curricular events in and around the City Center Campus at Tampere. SAFER students also benefit from the expertise offered by the Tampere Centre for Security, Risk, and Resilience (TASERR).
Curriculum
Detailed information on the content and structure of the studies is included in the curriculum.
Become a student
Learn more about the studies, admissions, and eligibility criteria on Studyinfo. In addition, applications are submitted via the Studyinfo.fi service.
SAFER offers highly topical education in Security Governance and International Security
“Security is constantly highlighted in today's world, and understanding it is important for society, educational establishments and businesses alike. To me, this is a meaningful field to study.”
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For more information
Please read through the information provided. For further questions regarding the application process, contact our Admissions office at admissions.tau@tuni.fi or for questions regarding the content of the programme, please contact mab.studies.tau@tuni.fi.
