Overview

The Security Studies programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University connects the conceptual basis of Security Studies to practical issues facing the international system and emerging security threats, including terrorism, organized crime, radicalization, and intelligence failures, relevant to law enforcement, government agencies, and the private sector.

Gain operational expertise in Security

Students are expected to develop their expertise in Security Studies, Intelligence analysis, and Criminology through reflection and analysis, gaining an understanding of how the concept of security has been rearticulated and challenged in contemporary contexts.

The courses focus on current and emerging security problems, including the ramifications of the Cold War, terrorism, proliferation of dangerous weapons, organized crime, globalization, and financial crime, while also evaluating potential solutions to these issues.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Securities Studies

Intelligence Analysis

Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Strategic Change in the Global Environment

International Financial Crime and Security

Security Studies Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 28 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-07 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 27 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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6.5

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General requirements

A relevant second class honours degree or above (such as in criminology, social or political science), or an overseas equivalent qualification is normally required.

Alternatively a graduate level professional qualification of comparable standard and suitable work experience (such as policing, security or military work) may be accepted.

Proficiency in English – where English is a second language you will be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 575.

In some cases applicants who do not possess the standard entry requirements may be permitted to enrol at the discretion of the programme leader.

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Tuition Fees

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3979 GBP / year

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3979 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Book before 15 May

Masters: £9,285 / US$12,535

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Masters: £10,285 / US$13,885

Funding

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Gain operational expertise in Security

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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