The subject ‘Defence and strategic studies’ is the academic in nature. It has immense significance in this global competitive examination scenario. This subject is also known as war studies, military science or national security science. The career opportunities after the PG and Ph.D in the subject are diversified. These are as follows.

• Armed Forces/ Security Organizations

• Journalism – Defence Journalist.

• Research Institutions

• Lecturership

• Independent Researcher – Defence Analyst/ Writing and Publications

• Subject is in the list for Public Services Commission examinations.

• UGC recognizes the subject for Junior Research Fellowship

The pre-requisite qualities required for a career in the above areas are as follows.

• Interest in national and international politics/International law/International relations

• Analytical thinking

• Hardworking and resilience