Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy

Science, Technology & Health Security

Science, Technology and Health Security Research Theme connects academics, research staff as well as PhD researchers in the School of Security Studies working at the intersection of Science and Security Studies. A lot of the research under the theme is driven by an open approach to multi and cross-disciplinary research and methods and engages with key policy questions on the national and global levels.

The Theme includes a number of well-established centres and research groups as well as staff and PhD researchers working on various aspects of science, technology and security in the School. The theme aims to foster an inclusive and collaborative research community of scholars working at the intersection of science, technology and security and supports KCL-based scholars working on these issues from all career stages.

Associated Programmes

MA Science & International Security

The Science & International Security MA is designed to provide you with a detailed understanding of the role of science and technology in international security. Developments in technology are central to all aspects of international conflict and you will need a multidisciplinary understanding of these developments to fully comprehend their policy implications.

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Defence Studies Research MPhil/PhD

Research in the Defence Studies Department (DSD) is reflective of the diverse interests of our staff members and postgraduate students. It covers military, naval, diplomatic and imperial history, international relations, defence and regional security policy studies, strategic studies, and the ethics of conflict. This wide range of topics is united by their relation and relevance to contemporary security and defence issues.

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War Studies Research MPhil/PhD

The Department is proud of its thriving community of research students. A recent HEFCE study found that King's College London is the most successful university in Britain in terms of PhD completion rate.

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