Overview

Key facts

You’ll explore why insecurity, conflict and political tension arise, who the key actors are – from states to armed groups to global corporations and how their decisions shape the world.
Building on the analytical foundations laid during Initial Officer Training, the course 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.
With flexible distance learning and access to expert PMET tutors, you’ll develop advanced critical thinking and the ability to communicate complex ideas with clarity and precision.
The course is informed by a decade of Portsmouth Military Education Team (PMET) teaching at RAF College Cranwell, strong relationships with senior RAF stakeholders, and exclusive insight into contemporary air, space and cyber power.
By graduation, you’ll be equipped with the intellectual edge needed for career progression in the RAF and a recognised qualification that supports future transition into the civilian sector. The International Security and Risk (Distance Learning) programme is offered at University of Portsmouth.

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

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-31 00:00:00

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Language

English

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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

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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91

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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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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4850 GBP / year

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4850 GBP / year

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