University of Reading
Strategic Studies MA
University of Reading

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 24 Months
  • On campus - University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2023 Full-time - 12 Months
  • Blended - University of Reading
  • Sep 1, 2023 Part-time - 6 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22826 £18756 £21568
25-75 percentile range £17532 - £26940 £13509 - £23889 £14787 - £27880
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Aug 27, 2024
All courses in the UK

Course Description

Discover the origins and evolution of key strategic concepts as you familiarise yourself with examples of their application, and the problems and possibilities these pose. You’ll also apply the conceptual frameworks acquired to the analysis of particular security issues.<MS&&>

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Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Aug 27, 2024
This particular course

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
    • 7.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees Arts and Humanities/Economic and Social Science Subjects
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees Science/Life Science Subjects
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Strategic Studies, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Strategic Studies MA

England UK £10500
Northern Ireland £10500
Scotland £10500
Wales £10500
Channel Islands £10500
Ireland £10500
EU £21350
International £21350
Source: UCAS Aug 22, 2024

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

#24
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Reading
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 33 different rankings

Positions of University of Reading in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Reading in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #31 
    • #36 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #34 
    • #44 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #29 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #30 
    • #268 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]

See all 33 university rankings of University of Reading

About University of Reading

List of 375 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Reading - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Reading

Total number of students enrolled at University of Reading by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
11905
postgraduates:
3995
Total:
15900
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Strategic Studies”: 380 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Strategic Studies MA University of Reading

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 10500 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Strategic Studies MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Reading.

  • It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 100% Percentile among all Strategic Studies students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.