B.A in Security & Strategic Studies

• Train students in theory and practice in security and strategic studies.
• Introduce students to the global security and strategic environment, as well as multidimensional aspects of security, in an increasingly globalized world.
• Develop students’ awareness of the causes and consequences of violent conflict.
• Enhance students’ understanding of the complex threat environment and security challenges in our interconnected world.
• Enable students to identify and analyze the motivations, objectives, strategies and modus operandi of state and non-state actors in the security field.

• Understanding of the role of state and non-state actors in the security field at national and global levels.
• Attainment of conceptual tools to engage in independent research on security and defense actors, including their activities, doctrines, strategies, and motivations.
• Acquisition of analytical skills to understand and analyze the dynamics and local and international dimensions of security challenges.
• Understanding transnational security and non-security threats, such as irregular and asymmetric warfare and the spread of infectious diseases.
• Grasp theoretical perspectives to examine terrorist and insurgent groups, their different characteristics, and aspects of countering the threats they pose.

The course structure of Security & Strategic Studies is divided as follows:

Requirements	Type	No. of Courses	Credit Hours
General Education	Compulsory	10	30
Core	Compulsory	28	84
Free Elective		2	6
Total		40	120

The study plan summarizes the course’s subject requirements and indicates when planned subjects should be studied.

With a degree in Security & Strategic Studies, you can work as:

• Intelligence Analyst:
  work in the military, national security department, or police to collect and analyse operational intelligence data, compile mission reports and make security policy recommendations.
• Policy Advisor:
  Track and report policy developments of the state, regional states, donors and international organizations before making recommendations on how these effect your organization’s work.
• Security Advisor:
  advise on all safety and security related matters including the planning and implementation of projects, review projects proposals from a security perspective, analyse data to form proposals.
• Law Enforcement Officer:
  work to ensure the safety of the community by investigating crimes and apprehend suspected criminals, respond to various situations or emergencies, draft and implement policies to keep the community safe.
• Risk Manager:
  analyse and communicate risk policies and processes for an organisation in the public or private sector.

You can set your study pace according to your circumstances and convenience:

• Minimum 3.5 years, upon the successful completion of 12 courses per year.
• Standard 4 years, upon the successful completion of 10 courses per year.
• Maximum 5 years, upon the successful completion of 8 courses per year.

* This study duration does not include English language courses.

Academic Year Breakdown:

Semester	Start Date	End Date	Duration	Type
Fall	30 August	6 December	14 weeks	Mandatory
Spring	10 January	22 April	14 weeks	Mandatory
Summer	June	August	8 weeks	Optional

* The start and end dates are subject to changes.

Semester:

Instructional period of 14 weeks plus a final examination period offered twice a year (referred to as Fall and Spring semester). Additional instructional periods include intersessions and Summer sessions.

The American University of Kurdistan’s annual tuition fees per academic program is 8000$ (for 30 credits). However, self-funded students can benefit from a newly implemented 15% discount on the tuition fees. This discount does not apply to international students. For self-funded students and those awarded Merit Scholarships, the below tuition rates apply:

Baccalaureate %	Annual tuition fees payment	Annual tuition fees payment after 15% discount (NEW)	Scholarship
98.0 – 100	$0	–	Mustafa Barzani Merit Scholarship
90.00 – 97.99	$2,500	$2,150	Chairman Masrour Barzani Merit Scholarship*
80.00 – 89.99	$5,000	$4,250	Board of Trustees Merit Scholarship*
<79.99	$8,000	$6,800
International Students	$10,000	Not Applicable

• The above rates are applicable for students register for courses at AUK from January, 2021.
• Annual tuition is based on registration as a full-time student and the successful completion of 30 credits.
• Only a limited number of Merit Scholarships are available.
• The American University of Kurdistan accepts students receiving Political
  Prisoners Aid and Martyrs Aid. Learn more about how you can finance your education.
• Tuition fees installments are paid per semester.
• Other fees are applicable.

National students graduated from the following:

• High School: Arts or Science

Learn more about admissions requirements for International Students, Transfer of Credits and Readmission.

• Students must be high school or Institute graduates.
• Proof of English Proficiency. Learn more about our English language requirements and exemptions.

Students majoring in Security & Strategic Studies, have the option to earn a minor degree in the below programs:

• Business Management
• Accounting & Finance Management
• Oil & Gas Management
• Information Science
• Environmental Science
• International Studies
• Public Policy

In case of inquires you can email our admissions office on admissions@auk.edu.krd
and/or call us on 07517414102/07517414103 (Viber/WhatsApp), during working hours from Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 am – 2:00pm