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    Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons), with a year abroad
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    Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons), with a year abroad

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    United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    L312

    Campuses

    London

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 3.5 year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree - Edith Cowan University) BSc (Hons), with a year abroad

    About

    Terrorists and cybercriminals are a growing and constant menace to world security.

    Learn how to fight this threat on the international stage as you study in the UK and Australia on this Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree.

    You'll develop the skills, knowledge and tech know-how to help protect communities, businesses and government organisations from terrorism and cybersecurity threats.

    In year three, you'll experience how Australian authorities deal with these threats when you spend a year studying at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Entry requirements

    Typical offers

    • A levels – AAB–BBB
    • UCAS points – 120-136 points from 3 A levels or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
    • T-levels – Merit - Distinction
    • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – DDD–DDM
    • International Baccalaureate – 27-29

    You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    Selection process

    All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.

    English language requirements

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

    See alternative English language qualifications

    We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    We look at more than just your grades

    While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

    Explore more about how we make your offer

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Terrorism and cybercrime are among the biggest threats to international security. In the 18 years from 2000 to 2018, it's estimated that terrorism has cost the world economy more than $800 billion and resulted in thousands of deaths. The economic cost of cybercrime is even higher, estimated at $1 trillion a year in 2020. 

    Graduates with the skills, knowledge and experience to identify and manage the cybersecurity threats posed by terrorists and cybercriminals are in high demand, in the UK and abroad. 

    What sectors can you work in with a Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime degree?

    When you complete this course, you'll be prepared for a career in specialised cybercrime, cybersecurity and counter terrorism units in police, government agencies and private organisations.

    The international perspective and additional knowledge you gain at an overseas university should give you a distinct advantage when progressing your career after the course.

    You could work in areas such as:

    • counter terrorism
    • crime prevention
    • criminological research
    • intelligence analysis
    • digital investigations
    • security consultancy

    You could also work in the prison system or further your studies at postgraduate level.

    Ongoing career support - up to 5 years after you graduate

    Get experience while you study with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and work experience.

    Towards the end of your degree and after graduation, you'll get 1-to-1 support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to find your perfect role.
    Futureproof your career

    Terrorism and cybercrime are among the biggest threats to international security. In the 18 years from 2000 to 2018, it's estimated that terrorism has cost the world economy more than $800 billion and resulted in thousands of deaths. The economic cost of cybercrime is even higher, estimated at $1 trillion a year in 2020. 

    Graduates with the skills, knowledge and experience to identify and manage the cybersecurity threats posed by terrorists and cybercriminals are in high demand, in the UK and abroad. 

    What sectors can you work in with a Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime degree?

    When you complete this course, you'll be prepared for a career in specialised cybercrime, cybersecurity and counter terrorism units in police, government agencies and private organisations.

    The international perspective and additional knowledge you gain at an overseas university should give you a distinct advantage when progressing your career after the course.

    You could work in areas such as:

    • counter terrorism
    • crime prevention
    • criminological research
    • intelligence analysis
    • digital investigations
    • security consultancy

    You could also work in the prison system or further your studies at postgraduate level.

    Using your skills in the Cybercrime Awareness Clinic

    Put what you learn into practice and enhance your CV by providing advice to individuals, community groups, schools, colleges and businesses in our Cybercrime Awareness Clinic.

    Find out more about the Clinic

    What kind of careers can a criminology degree lead to?

    Studying a degree in criminology will open you up to a wide variety of career opportunities. From policing and cyber security, to NGOs and charities, discover some of the roles you could take on, and learn how we'll support you to achieve your goals.

    Simona Ciobotaru: Studying a degree here at the University of Portsmouth in our School of Criminology and Criminal Justice will open you up to a wide variety of career options.

    Alexandra Hemingway: It's not always really obvious exactly what kind of job you might want to do. A lot of students do need some help or inspiration, and a lot of that comes from directly inside their course.

    If they're studying forensics, they've got really good simulations where they're doing practical examples of working with a scene of crime and stuff where they're going outdoors and really taking the science outside.

    Laura Haggar: We have some students who might go into the prison service. We might have students who are interested in economic crime.

    Simona Ciobotaru: A lot of students can go either into cyber security, NGOs and charities. They can work for the police.

    Dr Richard John: One of the great attractive measures of policing today is actually you could join with this degree as a detective or an investigator.

    Becky Milne: We have a big partnership with Hampshire Police, but also police right across the country and across the globe.

    Dr Craig Collie: We tend to recommend that students do a placement or some work experience so they can put some of those skills to use.

    Alexandra Hemingway: For example, working with Hampshire Constabulary as well as with charities or victim support. Another option is study abroad. You could go and do potentially a semester or a year in another university and you could also pick a work placement abroad. And there have also been opportunities to work right here in the university.

    Michela Scalpello: Students can move into other areas in terms of analysis, data or government.

    Dr Richard John: The sky really is your limit. The university of Portsmouth gives you the skills, it gives you the confidence and it gives you that academic ability to negotiate complex and difficult issues.

    Dr Craig Collie: Learning how people think and behave and understanding how you yourself react to those things work into how those jobs would work. We've just got a wonderful team who are very experienced. Our team is one of the biggest criminology provisions in the country. You can nurture that interest here with us at Portsmouth.

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