Level: Master
Start date: Autumn 2026
City: Jönköping
Credits: 120 credits
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Global Studies specialisation in Conflict, Risk and International Security
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2026-02-02 – 2026-02-23

The programme is conducted at School of Education and Communication
Credits: 120 credits
Level: Master
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2026
Selection: JU Direct Application: Admission is done continuously. For those who apply through universityadmissons.se: Selection is based on previous academic merits. Ranking is made in descending order.
Requirements: The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in social science including independent work, i.e., a thesis or the equivalent. English proficiency is required. Social sciences include areas such as social and behavioural sciences, psychology, sociology, ethnology and human geography, political science, economics and economic history, journalism and information, media and communication studies, library and documentation science, business, commerce and administration, purchasing, sales and distribution, marketing, banking, insurance and finance, accounting and taxation, management and administration, clerical and secretarial services, law and jurisprudence, criminology, anthropology, peace and development studies, human rights, disability science, gender science, etc.
Application code: HJ-MX102
Degree: Degree of Master of Science (120 credits) with a major in Global Studies specialisation in Conflict, Risk and International Security
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 60000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 240000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2026

Security studies, 7.5 credits

War and Changing World Orders, 7.5 credits

Waves of Terrorism, 7.5 credits

Risk Management and Society, 7.5 credits


Spring 2027

Research Methods 1 in Global Studies, 7.5 credits

Research Methods 2 in Global Studies, 7.5 credits

International Organizations and International Law, 7.5 credits

Peace Building, 7.5 credits


Year 2


Autumn 2027

Elective semester, 30 credits


Spring 2028

Master's Thesis in Global Studies, 30 credits


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