Overview

Why Choose MAISS?

Flexible study modes: our course is offered in either “on-campus” and “distance learning” modes. The on-campus mode can be taken full or part-time. The distance learning mode is part-time, and includes one “residential week” each spring where the cohort will come to campus to complete their exercises and assessments together. These options allow you to study according to your requirements.

Interdisciplinary Learning: The Intelligence and Security Studies program at Brunel University London uniquely blends social science, policy, and history to provide a rounded perspective on intelligence.

Practical, Hands-On Training: Engage in immersive simulations, receive certification in industry tools, and participate in the Brunel Analytic Simulated Exercise (BASE) which provides real-world briefing experience before a panel of experts.

Expert-Led Teaching: Learn from a dynamic mix of seasoned practitioners and renowned academics, ensuring your education is grounded in both theory and real-world application.

Exclusive, Cohesive Curriculum: Experience a "garden-wall" designed programme where every module is crafted to build on each other. Offering a unique, cohesive learning journey, with specialist electives, focused on in-depth study.

Careers and your future

Eighty percent of our graduates secure highly-skilled jobs in the private and public sector within 18 months of graduation. Most of our students pursue careers in the private intelligence and security sector or careers in analytical functions for banking, resources and risk industries.

Those already in government employment find the course supports their promotion, commissions or provides new employment opportunities post-retirement. Many of our graduates find employment in successful firms founded by our alumni through our networking opportunities. We also work with industry organisations to provide a range of internship opportunities that students can apply for throughout the course.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Intelligence and Security Studies Dissertation
Intelligence History: Failure and Success
Contemporary Threats and Analytical Methodology
Intelligence Concepts, Issues and Institutions
Counterintelligence and Security
Intelligence Analysis, Methods and Applications

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-22 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 (or above) UK Honours degree, or equivalent internationally recognised qualification, with an understanding of the realities of academic intelligence and security study and the frameworks within which intelligence and security operations work.
All applicants must submit the following documents when they apply : an up to date transcript; 1 academic reference; an up to date CV; a focused personal statement showing interest and understanding of the course.
Applicants with other qualifications or with relevant work related experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants will be interviewed by telephone or in person. As such, applicants should ensure their English skills are strong enough so they can take part in an interview independently.

Tuition Fee

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International

27000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

12650 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 12650 GBP per year during 12 months.

For UK students part-time: £6,325

For international students part-time: £13,500

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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