About this program
MSc Security Management
Security Management skills are always in demand in both the public and private sector, with organisations looking to protect their personnel, assets, information and reputation from criminal threats as diverse as fraud and terrorism. This MSc Security Management degree course gives you the tools you need to progress in this in–demand field.
On this course, you'll learn about the key themes in the field of security management, including how changes to policy and legislation inform practice.
When you graduate, you'll be qualified to work as a security professional in the public or private sectors, and if you're already working in the field, then you'll have the skills to advance your career.
Admission requirements
Qualifications or experience
- A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Exceptionally, applicants with strong and relevant work experience will be considered.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Core modules
- Security Management
- Dissertation / Major Project
- Research Methods and Research Ethics
- Research Design and Ethics
- Research Methods
Relevant specialist options
- Crisis Management and Governance
- The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity
- Investigation and Psychology
- Managing Justice and Security Organisations
- Victimology: Vulnerability, Risk and Resilience
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Program delivery
Duration
- 1 year full-time
- 2 years part-time
- 2 years part-time (distance learning)
Tuition
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students
- Full time: £9,200
- Part time: £4,600 per year
- Part time distance learning: £3,730 per year
International students
- Full time: £15,500
- Part time: £7,750 per year
- Part time distance learning: £3,730 per year
Qualification
On this course, you'll:
- Develop your knowledge and skills to meet new guidelines and regulations in the security industry
- Benefit from our local, national and international links with the criminal justice sector
- Customise your degree to meet your career goals
- Draw on the expertise and facilities of our Institute of Criminal Justice Studies
- Learn through our supported distance learning programme, which gives you the flexibility to fit your studies around other commitments
- Have 24/7 access to the extensive facilities in our university library, including books, ejournals and newspapers
- Be supported by qualified and enthusiastic staff who are experts in the field
Career paths
When you graduate from this course, you'll have the skills and professionalism needed for a career in the security management sector.
Career opportunities include:
- Security Management
- Risk Management
- Law enforcement
- Prison/probation service
- Criminal Justice
- Investigation/Intelligence
Depending on the specialist options you choose to study, you'll can also pursue a career in fields such as policing, cybersecurity and counter fraud.
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About this institute
University of Portsmouth
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Portsmouth is consistently within the top-ranked institutions in the UK for student satisfaction, which is reflected in the teaching quality, but also the experience that students enjoy with us.
Students can live a few minutes' walk away from their faculty buildings on campus, with only a 5-10 min walk to the seaside.
The cost of living and accommodation in Portsmouth are significantly lower than in the larger cities in the UK, meaning you'll be able to live more comfortably here. The city is so compact that you don't need to take any public transport and most students/lecturers get around by bike.
The city has a population of around 200,000 and over 10% of this is made up of our student population. We have 5,000 students from overseas on campus.
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