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Dublin City University (DCU)

Glasnevin , Dublin ,Ireland

International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies

The International Master in Security, Intelligence and Strategic Studies (IMSISS) is a 24 month Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree (EMJMD) developed by a consortium of four European universities –University of Glasgow (UK), Dublin City University (Ireland), Charles University in Prague (Czech Republic) and University of Trento (Italy).

Students on this degree programme will examine a broad range of contemporary security challenges, such as terrorism, civil war and conflict, mass migration, energy supply security, cyber security and new technologies, and transnational and serious organised crime. Students will also explore the intelligence and strategic approaches used by governmental and non-governmental actors to combat these threats.

The degree adopts a unique approach to the study of security by combining theoretical, applied and empirical knowledge and skill sets. Students will have the opportunity to meet with and work alongside a range of academics and researchers from international partner universities and think tanks from around the world, as well as practitioner experts from governmental and industry security and defence sectors.

Students will examine a broad range of contemporary security challenges, such as terrorism, civil war and intra-state conflict, mass migration, energy security, cyber security, and transnational crime. Students will also explore the intelligence and strategic approaches used by governmental and non-governmental actors to combat these threats. The degree adopts a unique approach to the study of security by combining theoretical, applied and empirical knowledge and skill sets. Students will have the opportunity to meet with and work alongside a range of academics and researchers from international partner universities and think tanks from around the world, as well as practitioner experts from governmental and industry security and defence sectors. 

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 10

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call From Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
5 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Careers Service is DCU’s central hub for employability. Through learning and development initiatives, we empower students to shape their futures to become successful in their chosen career paths; provide opportunities to connect students with the agile nature of the world of work; and be a leading player in the talent development and employer engagement for our local, national and global communities.

PSW Opportunity

Honours undergraduate degree holders (Level 8) can stay in Ireland to work (and/or to seek employment) for 12 months after finishing their studies, and

Masters and postgraduate students (Levels 9 and 10) can work for up to 2 years after they graduate.  

 

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

In the case of all applications, evidence MUST be provided of competence in the English Language. The list below indicates the minimum standards in the English language, which should be met for entry to the postgraduate taught programmes in the Faculty of Science and Health.
 
EXAMINATION
 
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
 
IELTS ACADEMIC
 
Overall score 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in all components.
 
TOEFL
 
Overall score 580.
 
CBTOEFL
 
Overall score 237.
 
TOEFL iBT
 
Overall score 92.
 
English Test for Academic and Professional Purposes (ETAPP)
 
C1
 
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CAP)
 
Postgraduate:   Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
 
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)
 
Postgraduate:   Overall score of 180 with a minimum of 169 in all components.
 
Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic)
 
63 with a minimum of 59 in all components.
 
Duolingo Duolingo will be accepted with a minimum score of 120 and a score of at least 110 in each subscore. Please ensure the verification link is provided when submitting this evidence.
 
Additional Notes:
 
1. English language certificates must be awarded within two years prior to the start date of your DCU programme.
 
2. Students with a composite IELTS 6.5 score or equivalent need a score of at least IELTS 6.5 in writing and speaking.
 
3. English Language requirements for individual programmes may be higher than published here. Please refer to the programme page for further details.