A 2-year postgraduate Master of Arts in Defence Studies enables students to develop a comprehensive understanding of national security, military strategy, and international relations. This programme attracts military personnel, government officials, and civilians interested in defence policy and strategic management. The curriculum fosters critical thinking and leadership skills through a humanities-focused lens.

Your academic journey involves examining military strategies and doctrines through both historical and contemporary perspectives, with emphasis on the sociological and cultural aspects of warfare. You study the human dimensions of conflicts, analyzing major historical wars through social, political, and cultural frameworks. The programme deepens your understanding of international relations theories such as realism, liberalism, and constructivism, with particular attention to their philosophical underpinnings.

The curriculum explores how human geography and cultural landscapes influence international politics and military strategy. You examine national security policies and defense strategies while considering the societal implications and ethical dimensions of intelligence operations.

Through this humanities-centered approach, you gain a rich understanding of the interconnections between military strategy, international relations, human geography, technology, and intelligence. This prepares you to address contemporary security challenges while considering their broader societal implications and contributing to the development of thoughtful defense and security policies.

Career Scope:-

• Intelligence Analyst
• Cybersecurity Policy Advisor
• Defense Policy Analyst
• Security Management Consultant
• Armed Forces Strategic Planner
• Defense Research Specialist
• Military Journalist
• Military Affairs Officer