M.A Defence and Strategic Studies

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M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course Highlights
M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course Overview
Eligibility Criteria for M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course
M.A. Defence & Strategic Studies Syllabus
Course Content
Career Perspectives

M.A in Defence and Strategic Studies Course Highlights

Program Full Name	MASTER OF ARTS IN DEFENCE & STRATEGIC STUDIES
Program Level	Degree
Duration of the Program	2 Years
Examination Type	Year
Eligibility	Graduation or its Equivalent
Admission Process	Entrance Exam and Merit Based
Average Program Fee	Upto Rs. 1 Lakh

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

Sem. I	Sem. II
Evolution of modern thought I	Evolution of Modern Strategic Thought II
War and International Relations I	War and International Relation II
Area Studies I: South Asia	Area Studies II - Indian Ocean
Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency I	Insurgency and Counter-Insurgency II
Warfare in India I	Warfare in India II
Sem. III	Sem. IV
National Security I	National Security II
International Law I	International Law II
Defence Economics I	Defence Economics II
Civil and Military Relations I	Civil and Military Relations II
Theory and Practice of War I	Theory and Practice of War II

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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.