MSc in Defence and Strategic Studies
DYPU has an educational approach that seeks to create a learning experience that will prepare students for the realities of the modern world.
About the
Program
M.Sc. in Defence and Strategic Studies as a subject demands a Specialized Audience that has Interest and Passion, which can extrapolate into various manifestations of National Security. The study is interdisciplinary in nature as the subject broadly covers military history, war, national security studies, international relations, peace and conflict studies, international terrorism, defence economics, military psychology/sociology and other aspects related to military or security of the nation and as such encompasses such aspects like Geopolitics and Military Geography, Science and Technology, The Economics of Defense, Conflict management and Conflict resolution, etc.
Defense and Strategic Studies is an Interdisciplinary Program that covers a variety of topics related to National Security, which also includes Military History, International Relations, and Economics.
The program is designed to help students to understand the Conflict, War, and Security through a variety of Methodological approaches from other fields.
Program Objectives
- To provide conceptual clarity on various dimensions of National and International Security.
- To develop skills on policy level research.
- To enable philosophical understanding on Qualitative and Quantitative approaches in strategic research.
- To facilitate graduates in confidence building through seminar presentation.
- To provide scope for all-round development in defence and strategic studies.
Program Structure
| Semester I | Semester II |
| 1.Key Concept of Strategic and Security Studies
2.Peace and Conflict Studies 3.War as an Instrument in International Relations 4.Geopolitics and Military Geography |
1.Evolution of Strategic Thoughts
2.Disruptive Technologies and National Security 3.Trends in Defence Expenditure 4.UN System and Global Security |
| Semester III | Semester IV |
| 1.Contemporary and Critical Security Studies
2.India’s Defence Management and National Security Apparatus 3.Research Methodology 4.Indian Military History 5.Advance Political Geography 6.International Political Economy 7.China’s Strategic Culture |
1.Indo-Pacific Security Architecture: Challenges and Prospectus 2.India’s National Security 3.Ocean and Maritime Security 4.Indian Strategic Thought and Culture 5.Area Studies 1: Regional Security in South Asia 6.Areas Studies 2: West Asia 7.Dissertation 8.Disaster Management 9.CBRN and National Security |
Eligibility Criteria
- For National Students
A candidate for being eligible for admission to the M.Sc. Defence and Strategic Studies (M.Sc. DSS) degree course shall have passed Graduation in any stream or its equivalent and secured minimum 50% marks aggregate at first attempt (45% in case of reserved category).
Every candidate admitted to the degree course in the
Constituent/Affiliated college/Recognized institution, conducting the course, shall have to register himself/herself with the University.
- For International Students
The eligibility criterion for all programs for International applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.
Tuition Fees
| Fees Component | Estimated Cost (per academic year in INR) |
| Tuition Fees | 5,50,000/- |
Program Highlights
- Students learn about classical & contemporary military strategies about Doctrines and the causes, conduct and consequences of war
- Students learn about key theories and concepts in International relations such as Realism, Liberalism and Constructivism.
- Students learn about National Security policy, Defense strategies and the role of Intelligence in Maintaining Security.
- Overall, learning about Emerging Technologies like Electronics, Computers, Material science and Bio Technology.
Scope of the Programe
- Students learn to Holistically frame complex strategic problems, develop viable and innovative solution, and communicate effectively to multiple audience.
- The subjects cover War, Military History, Peace and Conflict studies, and International Terrorism, Defense Economics and National Security studies.
Therefore, the course prepares the students for becoming a strategic thinker in defense forces, geopolitical risk analyst, research assistant, research fellow, defence journalist, PHD scholar and assistant professor.
Programme Outcomes
The following are the Program Outcomes for the two-year full-time MSC in Defence and Strategic Studies:
- Understanding National Security: Students can learn to define National security, understanding its multidimensional nature, and recognize its evolving scope.
- Analyzing the Military’s role: Students can understand the military’s historical and contemporary role in ensuring national security.
- Analyzing National Security policies: Students can explore theories related to national security and analyze how different perspectives shape policies.
- Developing Policy Analysis skills: Students can gain theoretical knowledge and policy analysis skills.
- Understanding India’s Security Environment: Students can gain knowledge of India’s internal and external security environment
Internship and Placement Opportunities
- Post the completion of the Program; Students have the opportunity to begin their careers straight away.
- The Internship Program provides students an opportunity to work with leading voices in national security scholarship on a variety of research topics, both regional and Thematic
Placement Opportunity:
M.SC.in Defence and Strategic Studies students can lead to a wide range of career opportunities in the below Sectors:
- Indian Army Officer
- Military Journalism
- Research Officer
- Indian Defence Officer
- Commissioned Officer
- Military Intelligence Specialist
- Geostrategic, Geopolitical Field
- Defence Studies and Analyses Wings
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