Overview

Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy from University of Buckingham aims to help to prepare graduates for careers in foreign and other ministries, international organisations, international journalism and global civil society organisations or for further research.

Quick Facts:

Areas of study include intelligence and international security since 1939; intelligence, tradecraft and machinery; case studies in intelligence success and failure; international law and diplomacy; foreign policy analysis; global diplomacy; security challenges and other global issues. The modules are taught intensively in lectures, seminars and small group tutorials; they assume little prior knowledge but rapidly bring students to an advanced level of understanding. Buckingham is a small academic community and students have personal and frequent access to their instructors.
The programme is also suitable for those without a specific career aim in mind but who wish to acquire an advanced understanding of these subjects.
Teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures supported by seminars and tutorials. A key feature of the Buckingham teaching method is the use of small tutorial groups which provide the most effective means of ensuring that the students benefit from the academic expertise at their disposal. It is also the philosophy of Buckingham’s faculty to be available to students outside the scheduled tutorial times and to encourage good working relationships between staff and students.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Case Studies in Intelligence Success and Failure

Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism

Intelligence History, Tradecraft and Machinery

Foreign Policy Analysis

Diplomacy

Security Challenges & Other Global Issues

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-22 00:00:00 , National

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We accept applications year-round for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buckingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

International Relations Terrorism & Security Diplomacy View 123 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,

A recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience

Your most recent academic transcripts or results, and one reference from your current or last school/college (two if you are applying for postgraduate study).

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

16480 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10300 GBP / year

≈ 10300 GBP / year

Living costs

Buckingham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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