Human Security

In a world threatened by global warming and its environmental consequences the potential exists for instability and conflict in many parts of the world due to shortage of resources, lack of food, poverty and rising population numbers.

The master programme in Human Security will provide you with a deeper insight into the many factors that can influence conflicts globally.

In the Human Security programme, you will study:

• Human Security: Core Concepts and Theories
• Global Challenges
• Environmental Change and Ecosystems Management
• Agro-Ecology, Food Systems and Food Security
• Human Security Research Methods
• Conflict Dynamics and Management

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Social Sciences (MSc).

To be admitted to an MSc programme, you must have a bachelor degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

The application deadline for MSc programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

There is a tuition fee for all full-degree students, unless you are a student from an EU/EEA country, or from Switzerland.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

You can study Human Security in Aarhus.

Aarhus University

At Aarhus University, Human Security is offered to be studied as a 2-year MSc programme (120 ECTS).

It is sometimes possible to take single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the Programme at www.au.dk.

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk