Overview

Building on the analytical foundations laid during Initial Officer Training, the International Security and Risk (Distance Learning) offered at University of Portsmouth deepens your understanding of global security, strategic risk and leadership in the 21st-century operating environment.

Designed specifically for Royal Air Force Officers, this programme translates professional military experience into a highly valued, Level 7 academic qualification.

Career planning

During your course you'll have expert career support from our Careers and Employability Centre, your tutors and our Business and Law Career-Ready Programme. This support will continue for 5 years after you graduate.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Global Security Challenges

Strategic Risk and Leadership

Terrorism and Political Violence

Crisis Management and Continuity

Space Security

Air Power

Cybersecurity Politics

Dissertation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-07 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-05-31 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00

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There's no deadline for UK applicants. Applicants from certain countries may have different deadlines. Check the official website for more information.

Language

English

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security View 28 other Masters in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

E2 Language Test Prep

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Start Studying Today

Admission to your dream university starts with a high IELTS or PTE score. Earn your target score with E2's guided test preparation.

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Live classes with current and ex-examiners
Accurate score assesment, always
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Other requirements

General requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent.

Professional experience and other qualifications (Commissioned RAF Officer and completion of the Air Space Power course on IOT) will be taken into consideration for applicants not meeting this requirement.

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Tuition Fees

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Funding

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Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Career planning

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

Funding

Scholarships Information

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