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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

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    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines25-Sep-2023
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,750  / year
    Next Intake 25-Sep-2023

    Security and Intelligence BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)

    About

    Do you want to forge a career in one of the most critical sectors in the 21st Century? With our security and intelligence degrees, you will become the expert in areas of security and intelligence that span across critical sectors of diplomacy, policing, international business risk, and more.

    We have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees that will develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics.

    Our BSc degree will take you on a practical journey, introducing you to collection, investigative and operational methods and the practical application of security and intelligence across the globe. You will have the support of a team of experts with real industry experience and knowledge in the field of security and intelligence, as well as facilities across campus that include our outstanding technical and digital facilities, and a wealth of reference and resource materials (both online and on-campus). If you would prefer to take on a theoretical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees.

    As well as the three-year course, we also have a placement year route. There is also a Foundation year route for students who may not have the necessary academic profile for entry onto the three-year course or who have been out of formal education for a while and would like to enhance their skills and capabilities first.

    We have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees that will develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics.

    If you choose to study one of our BA (Hons) degrees, youâll continue to delve into areas of intellectual understanding of a theoretical approach to security and intelligence but begin to focus more on analysis, the creation and representation of arguments, the communication of findings, and research design. You will have the support of a team of experts with real industry experience and knowledge in the field of security and intelligence, as well as facilities across campus that include our outstanding technical and digital facilities, and a wealth of reference and resource materials (both online and on-campus). If you would prefer to take a more practical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees.

    As well as the three-year course, we also have a placement year route. There is also a Foundation year route for students who may not have the necessary academic profile for entry onto the three-year course or who have been out of formal education for a while and would like to enhance their skills and capabilities first.

    We have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees that will develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics.

    If you choose to study one of our BA (Hons) degrees, youâll continue to delve into areas of intellectual understanding of a theoretical approach to security and intelligence but begin to focus more on analysis, the creation and representation of arguments, the communication of findings, and research design. You will have the support of a team of experts with real industry experience and knowledge in the field of security and intelligence, as well as facilities across campus that include our outstanding technical and digital facilities, and a wealth of reference and resource materials (both online and on-campus). If you would prefer to take a more practical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees.

    The Foundation Year option is available for those who may not have the academic profile for direct entry onto the 3-year degree. It will develop your skills and help prepare you for further study.

    We have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees that will develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics.

    If you choose to study one of our BA (Hons) degrees, youâll continue to delve into areas of intellectual understanding of a theoretical approach to security and intelligence but begin to focus more on analysis, the creation and representation of arguments, the communication of findings, and research design. You will have the support of a team of experts with real industry experience and knowledge in the field of security and intelligence, as well as facilities across campus that include our outstanding technical and digital facilities, and a wealth of reference and resource materials (both online and on-campus). If you would prefer to take a more practical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees.

    The BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence with a Placement Year has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience by taking a year-long placement in industry

    We have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees that will develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics.

    Our BSc degree will take you on a practical journey, introducing you to collection, investigative and operational methods and the practical application of security and intelligence across the globe. You will have the support of a team of experts with real industry experience and knowledge in the field of security and intelligence, as well as facilities across campus that include our outstanding technical and digital facilities, and a wealth of reference and resource materials (both online and on-campus). If you would prefer to take on a theoretical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees.

    The Foundation Year option is available for those who may not have the academic profile for direct entry onto the 3-year degree. It will develop your skills and help prepare you for further study.

    We have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees that will develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics.

    Our BSc degree will take you on a practical journey, introducing you to collection, investigative and operational methods and the practical application of security and intelligence across the globe. You will have the support of a team of experts with real industry experience and knowledge in the field of security and intelligence, as well as facilities across campus that include our outstanding technical and digital facilities, and a wealth of reference and resource materials (both online and on-campus). If you would prefer to take on a theoretical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees.

    The BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence with a Placement Year has been designed to provide students with the opportunity to gain practical experience by taking a year-long placement in industry.

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence

    On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence

    Work placements

    If you choose a placement year you will complete this between levels five and six of your course.

    Work placements

    If you choose to study the Placement Year route, you will complete a year in industry between your second and final year.

    Work placements

    If you choose to study this placement year route, you will complete a year in industry between your second and final year.

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    In your first year, you will be introduced to the broader range of security and intelligence modules, global security issues and security technology, as well as international relations.

    In your second year, you will build on the introductions in the first year; youll look into intelligence and strategy, cyber security, investigation and policing in a digital age.

    During your final year, you will complete a research project, our Classified: The Intelligence Report module and Contemporary Terror Movements: Classification and Response, along with an exciting range of optional modules.

     

    In your first year, you will be introduced to the broader range of security and intelligence modules, global security issues and security technology, as well as international relations.

    In your second year, you will build on the introductions in the first year, learning about intelligence and strategy, human rights and global security and international society.

    During your final year, you will complete a research project, our Classified: The Intelligence Report module and Governments and Intelligence Agencies along with an exciting range of optional modules.

    For your first year, you will study modules to enhance your skills and prepare you for further study, such as Theories of Criminality and Crime in Context.

    In your second year, you will be introduced to the broader range of security and intelligence modules, global security issues and security technology, as well as international relations.

    In your third year, you will build on the introductions in the first year, learning about intelligence and strategy, human rights and global security and international society.

    During your final year, you will complete a research project, our Classified: The Intelligence Report module and Governments and Intelligence Agencies along with an exciting range of optional modules.

    In your first year, you will be introduced to the broader range of security and intelligence modules, global security issues and security technology, as well as international relations.

    In your second year, you will build on the introductions in the first year, learning about intelligence and strategy, human rights and global security and international society.

    On the Placement Year route, you will spend a year in industry for your third year. 

    During your final year, you will complete a research project, our Classified: The Intelligence Report module and Governments and Intelligence Agencies along with an exciting range of optional modules.

    For your first year, you will study modules to enhance your skills and prepare you for further study, such as Theories of Criminality and Crime in Context.

    In your second year, you will be introduced to the broader range of security and intelligence modules, global security issues and security technology, as well as international relations.

    In your third year, you will build on the introductions in the first year; youll look into intelligence and strategy, cyber security, investigation and policing in a digital age.

    During your final year, you will complete a research project, our Classified: The Intelligence Report module and Contemporary Terror Movements: Classification and Response, along with an exciting range of optional modules

    In your first year, you will be introduced to the broader range of security and intelligence modules, global security issues and security technology, as well as international relations.

    In your second year, you will build on the introductions in the first year; youll look into intelligence and strategy, cyber security, investigation and policing in a digital age.

    On the Placement Year route, you will spend a year in industry in your third year. 

    During your final year, you will complete a research project, our Classified: The Intelligence Report module and Contemporary Terror Movements: Classification and Response, along with an exciting range of optional modules.

    Teaching

    You will experience a wide variety of approaches to teaching on your course, including lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one tutorials and work through our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research assignments, whole group and small group exercises, and give presentations at various level of formality to help develop your assignments. Throughout, the focus is on ensuring that you progress through your degree in a cumulative way, gaining both subject knowledge as well as experience of essay planning, essay writing and argument development that are honed over time and practice. You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress and help you to achieve your aims.

    You will experience a wide variety of approaches to teaching on your course, including lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one tutorials and work through our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research assignments, whole group and small group exercises, and give presentations at various level of formality to help develop your assignments. Throughout, the focus is on ensuring that you progress through your degree in a cumulative way, gaining both subject knowledge as well as experience of essay planning, essay writing and argument development that are honed over time and practice. You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress and help you to achieve your aims.

    You will experience a wide variety of approaches to teaching on your course, including lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one tutorials and work through our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research assignments, whole group and small group exercises, and give presentations at various level of formality to help develop your assignments. Throughout, the focus is on ensuring that you progress through your degree in a cumulative way, gaining both subject knowledge as well as experience of essay planning, essay writing and argument development that are honed over time and practice. You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress and help you to achieve your aims.

    You will experience a wide variety of approaches to teaching on your course, including lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one tutorials and work through our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research assignments, whole group and small group exercises, and give presentations at various level of formality to help develop your assignments. Throughout, the focus is on ensuring that you progress through your degree in a cumulative way, gaining both subject knowledge as well as experience of essay planning, essay writing and argument development that are honed over time and practice. You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress and help you to achieve your aims.

    You will experience a wide variety of approaches to teaching on your course, including lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one tutorials and work through our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research assignments, whole group and small group exercises, and give presentations at various level of formality to help develop your assignments. Throughout, the focus is on ensuring that you progress through your degree in a cumulative way, gaining both subject knowledge as well as experience of essay planning, essay writing and argument development that are honed over time and practice. You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress and help you to achieve your aims.

    You will experience a wide variety of approaches to teaching on your course, including lectures, seminars and workshops, one-to-one tutorials and work through our Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). You will also have the opportunity to undertake independent research assignments, whole group and small group exercises, and give presentations at various level of formality to help develop your assignments. Throughout, the focus is on ensuring that you progress through your degree in a cumulative way, gaining both subject knowledge as well as experience of essay planning, essay writing and argument development that are honed over time and practice. You will have regular meetings with your personal tutor to discuss your progress and help you to achieve your aims.

    Assessment

    Assessment is varied, offering you the opportunity of working very much to your strengths. . Each module includes a practice orformative assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. Each module has one or more formal orsummative assessment.Essays, portfolios, case study work, chronologies, primary source analysis, book reviews, individual assessed presentation, and assessed groups work are included in our assessment strategy.

    Assessment is varied, offering you the opportunity of working very much to your strengths. . Each module includes a practice orformative assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. Each module has one or more formal orsummative assessment.Essays, portfolios, case study work, chronologies, primary source analysis, book reviews, individual assessed presentation, and assessed groups work are included in our assessment strategy.

    Assessment is varied, offering you the opportunity of working very much to your strengths. . Each module includes a practice orformative assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. Each module has one or more formal orsummative assessment.Essays, portfolios, case study work, chronologies, primary source analysis, book reviews, individual assessed presentation, and assessed groups work are included in our assessment strategy.

    Assessment is varied, offering you the opportunity of working very much to your strengths. . Each module includes a practice orformative assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. Each module has one or more formal orsummative assessment.Essays, portfolios, case study work, chronologies, primary source analysis, book reviews, individual assessed presentation, and assessed groups work are included in our assessment strategy.

    Assessment is varied, offering you the opportunity of working very much to your strengths. . Each module includes a practice orformative assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. Each module has one or more formal orsummative assessment.Essays, portfolios, case study work, chronologies, primary source analysis, book reviews, individual assessed presentation, and assessed groups work are included in our assessment strategy.

    Assessment is varied, offering you the opportunity of working very much to your strengths. . Each module includes a practice orformative assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. Each module has one or more formal orsummative assessment.Essays, portfolios, case study work, chronologies, primary source analysis, book reviews, individual assessed presentation, and assessed groups work are included in our assessment strategy.

    Learning support

    In addition to the excellent support you will receive from your course teaching team, our central Academic Skills team provides group and one-to-one help to support your learning in a number of areas. These include study skills (including reading, note-taking and presentation skills); written English (including punctuation and grammatical accuracy); academic writing (including how to reference); research skills; critical thinking and understanding arguments; and revision, assessment and examination skills (including time management).

    Additional support

    Our Student Inclusion Services support students with additional needs such as sensory impairment, or learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

    Feedback

    You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take summative assessment.

    You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take summative assessment.

    You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take summative assessment.

    You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take summative assessment.

    You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take summative assessment.

    You will normally receive feedback on coursework assessments within 20 working days following the date of submission. Examination feedback may take a variety of formats. However, as a minimum, generic feedback will be made available to all students who take summative assessment.

    Disciplines

    School of Justice

    Security and Sustainability

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Undergraduate

    Undergraduate (bachelors) degrees

    To apply for an undergraduate (bachelors) degree you need one of the following qualifications:

    • Community College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum grade GPA of 2.5
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 28 points overall
    • Successful completion of a relevant International Foundation Year from a recognised UK Institution
    • For A-Level requirements, please see the ‘entry requirements’ section on the relevant course page

    Integrated masters and two-year accelerated degrees

    To apply for an integrated masters or two-year accelerated degree you need one of the following qualifications:

    •  Community College Diploma / Associate Degree with a minimum grade of 2.8
    • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with 30 points overall
    • Successful completion of a relevant International Foundation Year from a recognised UK Institution
    • For A-Level requirements, please see the ‘entry requirements’ section on the relevant course page

    English Program Requirements

    The majority of our undergraduate bachelor degree courses require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0, with 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. However, we also accept a wide range of qualifications from around the world. The following qualifications are acceptable for most of our Bachelor degree courses.

    Career

    Careers

    A degree in Security and Intelligence opens the door to a lot of opportunities, including:

    • Intelligence Analyst
    • Investigation Analyst
    • Cyber Security Analyst
    • Criminal Intelligence Officer
    • Threat Analyst

    It also puts you in the ideal place for further study at postgraduate level.

    All students have access to Career Connect, our dedicated careers team.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 16,750 

    How to Apply

    • Contact one of our approved overseas education representatives in your country

    • Use the ‘apply now’ button on the undergraduate course pages to apply through UCAS. (Visit the UCAS website for more information). To do this, you'll need:

      • UCAS course code - you’ll find the four-digit code (e.g. P500) in our prospectus, on the course page or on the UCAS website.

      • An institution code for the university – it's S72 for Staffordshire University.

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    Security and Intelligence BSc (Hons) BA (Hons)

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