The foundation of both national and international security is undergoing significant transformation both regionally in Europe and globally. Challenges such as climate change, the use and potential proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, the strengthening of antibiotic resistance, pandemics, and the management of existential risks related to artificial intelligence increasingly require experts who have a broad understanding of international security and its governance that is characterized by cross-boundary complexity.
At the same time, the distinction between societal/internal security and international security is increasingly interconnected, especially in the context of hybrid threats and creeping crises. Additionally, more traditional concerns related to the use military force and the threat of coercion through military action have also intensified, both globally and in Europe. To deeply understand these questions and address the associated challenges, we need more experts who can integrate knowledge from public administration and international security research. Finland and Sweden joining NATO provide a concrete example of the growing demand for international expertise and competence, even at the national level.
In the fall of 2025, a new specialization option in International Security will be established in the program. The teaching contents of the continuing Security Governance specialization option are also currently being updated and developed. The program is also being renewed in terms of its joint studies, so that in the future, in addition to disciplinary-based courses, practical work-life relevant contents will also be emphasized.
The combination of Security Governance and International Security creates a coherent whole, yet at the same time broad enough programme with a multidisciplinary focus on security studies. In the newly established International Security specialization, the emphasis will be on International Security Studies, Strategic Studies and related analytical skills, as well as contents focusing on issue areas like crisis management and environmental security.
The next intake to the programme will be in fall 2025. The application period will start in Dec. 11, 2024 at 08:00 AM UTC+2 and end in Jan. 3, 2025 at 03:00 PM UTC+2. Studies begin in late August 2025.
Depending on their major, future SAFER students graduate either with the Master’s Degree in Administrative Sciences (Security Governance track) or with the Master’s Degree in Social Sciences (International Security track). The two majors have their own admission and degree requirements. Details on the curriculum, application process and admission criteria will be published in fall 2024.
Preliminary degree stucture
How to apply
- International Security, Security Management and Politics, Master of Social Sciences (2 yrs), autumn 2025 – Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi)
- Security Governance, Security Management and Politics , Master of Administrative Sciences (2 yrs), autumn 2025 – Studyinfo (opintopolku.fi)
Research
Teaching in SAFER is based on state-of-the-art multidisciplinary research that is organized around Research Center for Security, Risk, and Resilience (TASERR).
Contact
SAFER
Faculty of Management and Business
33014 Tampere University
Email: mab.tau@tuni.fi
Phone: +358 294 5211 (switchboard)
Visiting address:
City Center Campus: Pinni A building