M.A. (Defence & Strategic Studies)

Program Code 101201

Campus Noida

Institute Amity Institute of Defence & Strategic Studies

University Amity University Uttar Pradesh

Eligibility Bachelor's Degree (agg. 50%)

Duration 2 Years

Selection Process For the time being Selection Process is ...

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 0.535
  • 1st Year Sponsored Semester Fee 0.805
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Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Geopolitics and Military Geography [Core Courses]
  • History of War in India [Core Courses]
  • International Affairs: Theories and Concepts [Core Courses]
  • Strategic Thinking [Core Courses]
  • Theories and Concepts of Warfare [Core Courses]
  • Current Affairs and Media Analysis [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Developmental Counselling [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • United Nations and World Order Studies [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Professional & Business Communication [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Term Paper - I [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Cyber Security & Strategic Studies [Industry Specific Courses]
  • Geopolitics & Strategic Studies [Core Courses]
  • India's Defence & Foreign Policies [Core Courses]
  • National Security [Core Courses]
  • Strategic Thought - Indian, Asian & Western [Core Courses]
  • Cognitive Analytics & Social Skills for Professional Development [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • Summer Internship - I [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Artificial Intelligence and Maritime Security [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Cyber Security & Strategic Studies - II [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • India’s Defence & Regional/ Middle Powers [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Diplomacy & Defence Studies [Core Courses]
  • Internal Security & Strategic Studies [Core Courses]
  • Maritime Security [Core Courses]
  • Current Affairs and Media Analysis [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Developmental Counselling [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • United Nations and World Order Studies [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility for Sustainability [Professional Ethics]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Dissertation [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Defence & Security Perspectives in South Asia [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Defence & Security Perspectives in West Asia [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Defence Policies of Major & Significant World Powers. [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • India & Central Asia – Foreign & Defence Policies [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses