MA Defence and Strategic Studies

Master of Arts in Defence and Strategic Studies

MA Defence & Strategic Studies or Master of Arts in Defence & Strategic Studies is a postgraduate Defence Studies course. The curriculum lasts two years and involves a complete and in-depth study of Defence & Strategic Studies as a field at the advanced level. Geopolitics and Military Geography, Science and Technology, Defense Economics, Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution, International Law, International Relations, Science and Technology, Area Studies, Nuclear Policies, and other topics are covered.

All domestic and strategic concerns affecting our national defence and security interests are covered in the Master of Arts in Defence & Strategic Studies degree programme. A degree in Defence Studies fosters the advancement of military education as well as the cultivation of public awareness concerning national security.

MA Defence & Strategic Studies Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed graduation degrees in any stream.
• However, many of the reputed universities demand a graduation degree with Honors in Defence & Strategic Studies or Defence & Strategic Studies as one of the subjects studied upon graduation from any of the recognised universities/colleges of the country for admission to the MA Defence & Strategic Studies degree course.

MA Defence & Strategic Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Defence & Strategic Studies course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Defence & Strategic Studies Colleges

• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
• Maharshi Dayanand University - MDU, Rohtak

MA Defence & Strategic Studies Course Suitability

• Candidates with an interest in defence activities and good health are best suited for this course.
• It benefits people who wish to pursue a profession in defence and security and is capable of combating threats and risks, among other things.
• Applicants who desire to contribute to the country's defence and security forces are also a suitable fit.

How is the MA Defence & Strategic Studies Course Beneficial?

• The degree prepares students for advanced study and research in this discipline, such as a PhD in Defence and Strategic Studies.
• After completing a Master's degree in Defence & Strategic Studies, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF test; success in these examinations allows a student to pursue a career in teaching or research.
• Defence Studies have also been included in competitive examinations administered by the Public Service Commissions of the states of Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Uttaranchal, among others.

MA Defence & Strategic Studies Employment Areas

• Army / Navy / Air Forces
• Defence Journalism
• Defence Studies and Analyses Wings
• Educational Institutes
• Geostrategic, Geopolitical Field
• International Relations
• National Security Agencies
• Socio-Economic Field

MA Defence & Strategic Studies Job Types

• Defence Business Unit Head / Defence Key Account Manager / Defence Quality Inspector / Defence Vehicles Service Manager / Defence Delivery Head
• Enterprise Defence Account Manager
• Presales Defence Solution Architect
• Senior Defence Sales Professional

Advanced Course in MA Defence & Strategic Studies

• PhD (Defence & Strategic Studies)