M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course Highlights

M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course Overview

An M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies is a Post-graduate degree course of 2-year duration. The course offers a comprehensive study and analysis of a country’s defense strategies and mechanisms.  Persons interested in joining defense services or learning about national defense strategies should join this course. The course includes military education and the study of national security. It includes the advanced study of all the aspects of defense and strategy that affect national security.

Eligibility Criteria for M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course

Eligibility criteria for admission in M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies may vary from institute to institute.

• Some institute allows a graduate from any stream to join the course while others require a Bachelor’s with Honours in Defence and Strategic Studies or Defence and Strategic Studies as one of the subjects.
• Some institutes may even conduct a screening test prior to giving admission to students and the admission will be given on the basis of merit.

M.A. Defence & Strategic Studies Syllabus

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Course Content

The master’s degree in Defence and Strategic Studies includes the study of the following:

• Defence Economics
• Research Methodology
• Geopolitics
• Indian Military System
• International Relations
• Defense Production in India
• Military Geography
• Maratha Military System
• India and its neighbors
• National Security
• International Organizations
• India’s war with Pakistan and China
• Military Psychology
• Military Sociology
• Rise and Development of Indian Armed Force during British Period
• Art of War

Career Perspectives

After successful completion of the degree, you would be able to work in defence industry as a sales manager of defence products, defence vehicle quality inspector. You can also work as a defence journalist or a national security expert. You can also become an international relations expert. You can also join Army or Navy or Air force. You can also work in the field of geopolitics. You can join the education department by qualifying NET/SET. Persons who are interested in further research in the field of Defence and Strategic studies can pursue an MPhil or a Ph.D. or pass the JRF exam and work as a junior research fellow.