MSc Strategic Studies
University of Aberdeen · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
About this programme
The MSc in Strategic Studies advances your understanding of the use of force in conflict and provides you with the ability to scrutinise real-world security issues which challenge governments, armed services, international organisations, and businesses globally.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Arts
- Duration
- 1 year · 12 months or 24 months
- Tuition
- £23,000 / year
- English
- IELTS 6.5 · PTE Academic 62 · TOEFL iBT 90
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
- Intake
- January, September
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (14)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Thomson Memorial PrizePartial funding · End of March annually
- Carlaw and Carlaw-Ogston Master of Music Postgraduate ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline 31 July 2026
- David Stewart ScholarshipPartial funding
- Donald Withrington Scholarship in Modern Scottish HistoryPartial funding · Deadline 1 July 2026
- Development Trust Sports BursaryPartial funding · Deadline 18 September 2026
- Aberdeen Alumni DiscountPartial funding · Available until further notice