Overview

The Intelligence and Security Studies course from Liverpool John Moores University provide a critical view of threats from terrorism, organized crime, radicalization, and intelligence failures, while also assessing security strategies like horizon scanning.

Gain operational expertise for Security Intelligence

Students develop expertise in intelligence analysis, security studies, and criminology through reflection and analysis, focusing on important intelligence and security events of the late 20th and 21st centuries.

The programme emphasizes understanding and applying intelligence and analytical thinking to practical problems, examining current and emerging security issues, and evaluating potential solutions.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Security Studies

Intelligence Analysis

International Financial Crime and Security

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

History of Intelligence: Success and Failures

Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security

Intelligence & 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

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

61

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OTE

120

IELTS

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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12500 GBP / year

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12500 GBP / year

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Additional Details

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Masters: £9,285 / US$12,535

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Masters: £10,285 / US$13,885

Funding

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Gain operational expertise for Security Intelligence

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Programme Structure

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Disciplines

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