BSc (Hons) Global Security with Investigation (Online) at Buckinghamshire New University

Corporations, humanitarian organisations and local authorities are all regulated by third parties. Whether you are motivated by societal resilience, crisis recovery or profit-margins, have you considered the specialists who maintain the security of the operation? This online distance learning course focuses on the analytical processes, ethics and skills underpinning professional investigation.

Faculty: Security and Resilience  |  Duration: Three Years  |  Study mode: online  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

We start with the foundations of global security, intelligence concepts, cyber risks, and structured analysis. As you specialise, you’ll develop key investigative skills in areas such as terrorism and counter-terrorism, digital forensics, and criminal justice systems. 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, Global Intelligence Security and Resilience, Technology and Security, Investigation, Financial Intelligence, Extended Independent Work, Career Transition Experience, Criminal Investigation Systems. Optional modules include Terrorism and Counter Terrorism OR, Cybercrime: Motivations, Methods and Impact OR, Undergraduate Internship, Corporate Security Challenges OR, Operational Leadership OR, Espionage and Counter-Espionage.

Career pathways

As a graduate of Global Security with Investigation, you will be well-equipped for roles such as Intelligence Officer, digital forensics, or regulatory compliance. You could join regional police forces, corporate fraud teams or private security consultancies.

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