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Master of Arts (MA)

Program Outline

The Master of Arts (MA) is designed for students seeking advanced training in fields focused on international, regional and civil security. The MA is a nationally-ranked, research-intensive, graduate program which advances the critical and analytical skills of students. KU offers the following MA program:

  • International and Civil Security (Program offered to UAE Nationals only)

Program Components

The MA program typically consists of 30 credit hours.

  • Taught Courses: In this component students are required to complete a program of advanced study in a given area. The taught courses component is equivalent to a minimum of 21 credit hours and typically consists of seven courses comprising a combination of core and electives.
  • Thesis: In this component students are required to carry out an independent investigation in their chosen area of study. The thesis component is typically equivalent to a minimum of 9 credit hours. Students must successfully defend the thesis in an oral examination.