Security Studies: Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / Masters

Providing a solid grasp of the multitude of problems facing the international community today - Security Studies tutored online course

Starts 16 September 2019

Online Learning

Analyse the concepts of security studies by developing your knowledge of broader military, strategic and political considerations. You will gain a solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence.

The Security Studies programme will help you gain a solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence.This is combined with the practitioner experience of our teaching team, all of which will enable you to engage with institutions and individuals central to the wide area of security.

When: 16 September 2019
Where: Delivered online with the support of leading industry experts
Duration: 11-28 months depending on route taken

Ideal for: This programme is ideal for those seeking to go into security and intelligence related careers in the public and private sectors, as well as professionals already engaged in such fields who seek to enhance their career prospects through further qualifications. The Postgraduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters is an excellent preparation for many careers in the civil and foreign service, non-governmental and international organisations, private firms and research.

The programme examines key themes and debates shaping the concepts of security and security studies. It addresses critical areas of contemporary concern within security studies, covering issues stretching from foreign policy through to the role of radicalisation in international politics to the evolving dangers of financial crime all within and including the background of the cyber or digital dimension.

Securities Studies

Intelligence Analysis

Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Strategic Change in the Global Environment

International Financial Crime and Security

Security Studies Dissertation

Taught by experienced counter-terrorism professionals, academics and subject experts, including Sir John Murphy, Dr Nick Ridley, Dr Daniel Silverstone and Dr Helen Selby-Fell.