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MSc Intelligence and Security Studies (PgDip, PgCert)
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Liverpool John Moores University
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Study mode
Distance / Online
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Start date
SEP-21
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Duration
2 years
Course summary
About this course
Examine key issues in intelligence, security and security studies at local, national and global levels.
This 100% distance learning programme is delivered in partnership KNECT365/Informa.
- Provides distance learning in Intelligence and Security Studies for full-time employees
- Enables students to make an original contribution to the discipline of Intelligence and Security Studies and the advancement of professional security practice
- Produces competent, informed reflectively and ethically competent students who have a developed academic understanding the key issues within Intelligence and Security Studies and the theories, which underpin the discipline
- Enables students to connect the conceptual basis of the disciplines to some of the practical issues facing the international system.
This programme aims to provide you with a critical view of threats from terrorism, organised crime, radicalisation and intelligence failures, as well as an assessment of security strategies such as horizon scanning.
During the programme, you will use reflection and analysis to understand and develop your own area of expertise within the fields of intelligence analysis, security studies and criminology. The course aims to provide an analysis of important intelligence and security events and issues of the late 20th and 21st century and connects the practical basis of intelligence to the broader issues facing the international system.
The history of the role of intelligence, including success and failure using case studies and international examples, will also help you to contextualise the importance of the impact caused. In particular, you will focus on understanding and applying intelligence and analytical thinking to practical problems by looking at current and emerging security problems as well as evaluating potential solutions to these issues.
Students can also exit with PGDip or PGCert Awards.
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University information

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University League Table
66th
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Campus address
Liverpool John Moores University, Egerton Court (Headquarters), 2 Rodney Street, Liverpool, Liverpool, L1 2UA, England
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Subject ranking
3rd out of 54 2
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Entry standards
/ Max 167145 95%4th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054 54%34th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.93 79%45th
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