Overview
What you'll learn in the Security Studies programme at Liverpool John Moores University
- The emerging paradigms within security studies, security and intelligence at local, national and global levels.
- An analysis of important security events and issues of the 20th and 21st centuries.
- The critical view of threats from terrorism, organised crime, radicalisation and intelligence failures.
- Examine key themes and debates shaping the concepts of security and security studies.
- Address critical areas of contemporary concern within security studies, such as foreign policy, the role of radicalisation in international politics and the evolving dangers of financial crime.
- A solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence.
How is the course assessed?
- To successfully complete the course you must pass each module.
- Assessment will incorporate coursework, online examinations, research assignments and essays.
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
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
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 11 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Disciplines
International Relations Terrorism & Security View 65 other Masters in International Relations in United KingdomAcademic requirements
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Other requirements
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.
Tuition Fee
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International
9795 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9795 GBP for the full programme during 11 months. -
National
9795 GBP/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9795 GBP for the full programme during 11 months.
Funding
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