About us

The School of Security Studies at King's College London is dedicated to understanding global security issues in an increasingly complex and uncertain world. With extensive expertise from our Department of War Studies, Defence Studies Department and King’s Institute for Applied Security Studies, we form one of the largest multidisciplinary communities of scholars in the world, engaged in the teaching and research of all aspects of conflict, war, security and defence. 

World-class teaching  

We offer a world-leading education through a wide range of programmes, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses, postgraduate research degrees, and continuing professional development (CPD) courses for security professionals. Our education portfolio includes residential, distance, online, and blended programmes, ensuring flexibility and accessibility. We emphasise research-led teaching, allowing students to engage with leading scholars and benefit from cutting-edge research. 

Research excellence 

Our scholars produce world-leading research that generates new empirical knowledge and understanding, having a direct and sustained impact on international security debates, policy, and practice. The School is home to multiple research centres and groups, and with our unparalleled research power, we aim to be a global hub for subject innovation, partnerships, and interdisciplinary research in the security field and beyond.