Passing the study plan
FSS BSS11 Security and Strategic Studies
Name in Czech: Bezpečnostní a strategická studia
master's full-time single-subject, language of instruction: Czech
Included in the programme: FSS N-BSS Security and Strategic Studies
master's full-time single-subject, language of instruction: Czech
Included in the programme: FSS N-BSS Security and Strategic Studies
Study-related information
- Parts of the final state examination and its contentThe final state examination consists of a defense of the final thesis and a discussion on the content of the key profile courses and key theoretical profile courses.
- Requirements of the studyStudents must earn at least 120 credits during their studies. Of this, 51 credits from the compulsory subjects of the program, 20 credits for the diploma seminar (BSSn4408) and to obtain 4 credits for a minimum language competence in English (level C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - SERR). Students must also obtain a minimum of 45 credits from the compulsory-elective subjects of the program. 5 credits from optional subjects can also be counted towards this number.
- Suggestion of theses topics and the topics of defended thesesArms races "in cyberspace" - case studies of selected states (https://is.muni.cz/auth/th/414896/fss_m/?lang=cs)
The North Caucasus factor in Syrian jihadism (https://is.muni.cz/auth/th/372116/fss_m/?lang=cs)
Experimental research on the influence of emotions on the perception of security threats (https://is.muni.cz/auth/th/397903/fss_m/?lang=cs)
Perspectives on the use of social media analysis in security research: A case study of the mobilization of the Workers' Party of Social Justice (https://is.muni.cz/auth/th/385918/fss_m/?lang=cs)
Security system of the Donetsk People's Republic (https://is.muni.cz/auth/th/386262/fss_m/?lang=cs)
Recommended progress through the study plan
Master's thesis
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
FSS:BSSn4408 | Thesis | z | 20 | 4 | P |
20 credits |
Jazyky (4 kr.)
Compulsory courses
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
FSS:BSSn4402 | Sec. and strategic perspectives of CR | zk | 8 | 1 | Z |
FSS:BSSn4403 | Comparative Analysis of Security Policy | zk | 7 | 2 | P |
FSS:BSSn4404 | Conflict research | zk | 8 | 3 | Z |
FSS:BSSn4405 | Methodology in the Research of Security | zk | 8 | 2 | Z |
FSS:BSSn4406 | Applied security and strategic studies | zk | 5 | 3 | Z |
FSS:BSSn4411 | Modern Technologies and Security | zk | 7 | 1 | P |
FSS:BSSn4407 | Security practices | z | 8 | 3 | Z |
51 credits |
Selective courses
Code | Name | Type of Completion | Credits | Term | Profile Cat. |
FSS:BSSn4450 | Militant democracy | zk | 6 | 1 | - |
FSS:BSSn4455 | Intelligence Analysis | zk | 6 | 2 | - |
FSS:BSSn4463 | Comparative Penal Policy | zk | 6 | 2 | - |
FSS:BSSn4465 | Political corruption | zk | 5 | 3 | - |
FSS:BSSn4469 | Cyber-security | zk | 6 | 3 | - |
FSS:BSSn4471 | Summer/Winter School | z | 2 | 3 | - |
FSS:BSSn4476 | The Basics of Intelligence Analysis and Open Sources | zk | 4 | 3 | - |
FSS:BSSn4478 | Predictive models in security practice | zk | 7 | 2 | - |
FSS:BSSn4489 | Models and simulations of complex systems | zk | 6 | 2 | - |
FSS:BSSn4493 | Strategy Development | zk | 5 | 1 | - |
FSS:BSSn4495 | Qualitative Research Methods | zk | 7 | 2 | - |
FSS:BSSn4451 | Conceptualisations of Conflict and Terrorism | zk | 6 | - | - |
FSS:BSSn4457 | Regional Security Complexes | zk | 6 | - | - |
FSS:BSSn4459 | Strategies of insurgency and counterinsurgency | zk | 7 | - | - |
FSS:BSSn4460 | Disinformation and Propaganda | zk | 6 | - | - |
FSS:BSSn4474 | Islamic Political Thought | zk | 6 | - | - |
FSS:BSSn4490 | Conflict Resolution | zk | 7 | - | - |
98 credits |