Course summary
Overview Explore different aspects of terrorism and security management from a holistic perspective on this part-time Master's degree, which you can study over two years by distance learning. You'll gain subject specific knowledge, including a theoretical understanding of what leads to acts of terror within national and international contexts. You'll also develop an understanding of the intersection between research and practice and take an evidence-based approach as you delve into terrorism, security management, the global landscape of cybersecurity, and the managing of serious crime investigations. When you graduate, you'll be equipped to contribute to this important and emerging field of study crucial for global security, ready to enter criminal justice practice anywhere in the world.
- Increase your level of specialism in terrorism and security management by exploring these subjects in depth, and choose between optional modules in cybersecurity or serious crime investigation management
- Be taught by expert academics from our School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, many with previous experience as police officers, crime scene officers, probation officers and intelligence analysts
- Get involved with our criminology research groups, such as the Cybercrime and Cybersecurity group, the Economic Crime group, and the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime
- Complete a major project based on your chosen area of research, with the support of qualified and enthusiastic experts in the field
- counterterrorism analyst
- policing (as an officer or civilian staff)
- crime, security and intelligence analysis
- cybersecurity
- private security
- data analyst
- the Civil Service
- national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
- international government agencies and departments
- probation and prison service
- the Courts
- local administration / authorities
- charities
Modules
Each module on this course is worth a certain number of credits. You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. For example, 4 modules worth 30 credits and 1 module worth 60 credits. Part-time Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Terrorism and Security - 30 credits
- Security Management - 30 credits
- Research Methods and Research Ethics - 30 credits
- Dissertation - 60 credits
- The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity - 30 credits
- Managing Serious Investigations - 30 credits
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through:
- essays
- reports
- oral presentations
- projects and portfolios
- seminar participation and engagement
- dissertation / major report
Entry requirements
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0. |
| PTE Academic | 65 | An overall score of 65 with a minimum of 62 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 91 | 91 with a minimum of 20 in Reading, 19 in Listening, 21 in Speaking and 20 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 176 with no component score less than 169. | |
| Trinity ISE | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £4700 | Year 1 |
| International | £4700 | Year 1 |
| England | £4700 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4700 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4700 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4700 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4700 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £4700 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
For further fee information please see the corresponding University of Portsmouth course page or visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/masters-and-postgraduate-taught/fees-and-funding
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP