Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management

University of Derby · Derby, United Kingdom

MScEnglish90 ECTS2 yearsOn CampusFull-time

This Master programme in Security Studies provides comprehensive training in national and international security, covering security policy analysis, intelligence studies, counter-terrorism, and conflict prevention. Students examine contemporary security challenges including cyber threats, hybrid warfare, and transnational organised crime. Graduates are prepared for careers in government security agencies, international organisations, think tanks, and the private security sector.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students)
£17,500/year
Tuition (Non-EU students)
£17,500/year
Duration
2 years
ECTS credits
90
Language
English
Study format
On Campus
Intake
September

Admission requirements

Entry requirements

Entry requirements For the MSc you will usually need: An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a social science subject (criminology, sociology, psychology, international relations, policing, criminal justice), natural sciences (including but not exclusive to geography, earth sciences) or health (a

Required documents

Completed official online application form; Degree certificate and academic transcript; English language qualification evidence (where required); Personal statement; Reference (academic or professional, per university requirements); Passport copy (international applicants); Interview (course selecti

Programme overview

  • DegreeMSc
  • Duration2 years
  • ECTS90
  • LanguageEnglish
  • Study formatOn Campus
  • PaceFull-time
  • CountryUnited Kingdom

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What will it actually cost?

Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 2 years of study.

EU & Non-EUTuitionLivingTotal
EU & Non-EU£35,000—needs the fee

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