A Security Studies Masters course investigating the key issues and emerging paradigms of security, intelligence analysis and criminology

• Module 1 - Securities Studies
• Module 2 - Intelligence Analysis
• Module 3 - Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security
• Module 4 - Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
• Module 5 - Strategic Change in the Global Environment
• Module 6 - International Financial Crime and Security
• Module 7 - Security Studies Dissertation

• The emerging paradigms within security studies, security and intelligence at local, national and global levels.
• An analysis of important security events and issues of the 20th and 21st centuries.
• The critical view of threats from terrorism, organised crime, radicalisation and intelligence failures.
• Examine key themes and debates shaping the concepts of security and security studies.
• Address critical areas of contemporary concern within security studies, such as foreign policy, the role of radicalisation in international politics and the evolving dangers of financial crime.
• A solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence.

We offer one start date per academic year (September). 

The programme must be completed within: 

• PGCert: 11 months 
• PGDip: 22 months 
• MSc: 28 months

• To successfully complete the course you must pass each module. 
• Assessment will incorporate coursework, online examinations, research assignments and essays. 
• You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students. 
• There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.