MSc in Security Studies

What you will Study?

• Module 1 – Security Studies – 20 credits

• Module 2 – Intelligence Analysis – 20 credits

• Module 3 – Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security – 20 credits

• Module 4 – Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism – 20 credits

• Module 5 – Strategic Change in the Global Environment – 20 credits

• Module 6 – International Financial Crime and Security – 20 credits

• Module 7 – Security Studies Dissertation – 60 credits

Course Format and Assessment

• To successfully complete the programme, students must pass each module.

• Assessments will incorporate coursework, research assignments and writing essays.

• There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.

• You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.

When does it start and how long is the programme?

Your MSc commences in September 2024 and is delivered over 27 months.

You will be required to submit a Dissertation which is particularly useful for working professionals who want to focus their efforts on a topic that has particular relevance either to their work environment or one in which they may want to further develop their career.

How You Will Learn

Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:

• Detailed study guides

• Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework

• Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials

• Traditional textbooks

• Online multimedia content

• Interactive discussion groups

The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.