BSc (Hons) Global Security with Intelligence Analysis at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Behind every major decision made by governments, military forces, and global corporations lies a detailed process of intelligence gathering, analysis and reporting. This course prepares you to operate within this fascinating field and contribute meaningfully to strategic thinking and decision-making on a global scale. Whether you're intrigued by traditional state-led intelligence or excited by emerging open-source and public-facing data, this course is your launchpad.

Faculty: Security and Resilience | Duration: Three or Four Years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll start off study the foundations of global security, information security, and analytical techniques. As you move into the second and third years, you’ll focus on specialist intelligence skills, such as strategic intelligence development, financial intelligence gathering, and advanced analytical methods used across public and private sectors. Core modules include Academic and Professional Development, Intelligence Concepts and Practice, Security Operations and Management, Structured Analytical Techniques, Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Techniques, Information (with Cyber) Security, Research Methods, Technology and Security, Global Intelligence Security and Resilience, Advanced Structured Analytical Techniques, OSINT Challenge, Extended Independent Work, Career Transition Experience, Considerations in Commercial Intelligence. Optional modules include Terrorism and Counter Terrorism OR, Financial Intelligence OR, Cybercrime: Motivations, Methods and Impact OR, Undergraduate Internship, Corporate Security Challenges OR, Operational Leadership OR.

Career pathways

As a graduate of Global Security with Intelligence Analysis you will be equipped to step straight into roles such as intelligence analyst, policy officer or military or government analyst roles. Recent graduates have gone on to work at GCHQ, commercial cyber-analytics firms, and advise on financial intelligence and corporate risk.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 (Full-time) or 32 - 56 (Foundation Year) UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis Those with no previous study, work experience, or who do not meet the specified entry requirements, including demonstrating the necessary knowledge and understanding, are welcome to apply for the 3-year BSc (Hons) degree, however may be offered the four-year programme which includes a Foundation Year. UCAS code GINT.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three or Four Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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