Intelligence and Security Studies at University of Salford - UCAS

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Course summary

MA Intelligence and Security Studies (Distance Learning) is an option that is currently available to only professionals serving in intelligence and/or security-related employment. Intelligence and security-related issues have never been more prevalent. With terrorist attacks occurring more frequently throughout Europe, the US and the Middle East, governments are working harder than ever before to keep people safe. Sound interesting? Our master’s degree in intelligence and security studies will give you the skills you need to make a difference in this field. With a range of modules focused on how Britain has historically responded to threats to its internal security, this MA Intelligence and Security Studies degree will place these issues in their historical and cultural context, as well as introducing you to the conceptual tools needed for serious intellectual enquiry. This is the longest-running non-governmental postgraduate course in the UK, in the area of contemporary intelligence and security issues. We have a partnership with Grey Dynamics, which is a private intelligence firm that offers apolitical analysis on topics such as security, geopolitics, defence and espionage. MAISS students will be eligible for participation in Grey Dynamics' internship programme.

Modules

Issues in Intelligence, Intelligence and Conflict, The Secret State, Middle East and Terrorism, Security and Strategic Studies, Contemporary Security, Intelligence and Terrorism Studies, and Dissertation. Please see our website to find out more about the modules we offer for this course.

Assessment method

Module performance is usually assessed by two essays of 3,500 words (50% each). In addition, MA students are required to submit a 14,000 word dissertation. Please see our website for the assessment methods.


Entry requirements

A good honours degree in the social sciences or humanities is required, preferably in history, politics or international relations. International applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English. An IELTS score of 6.5, with no element below 5.5, is proof of this. Please see our website for the full entry requirements.


Fees and funding

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Intelligence and Security Studies at University of Salford - UCAS