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

Behind every major decision made by governments, military forces, and global corporations lies a detailed process of intelligence gathering, analysis and reporting. This online distance-learning 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 the new age of open-source and public-facing data, this course is your launchpad.

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, information security, and analytical techniques. You’ll then focus on specialist intelligence skills, such as strategic intelligence development, financial intelligence, and advanced analytical methods used across public and private sectors. Core modules include Academic and Professional Skills, 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, Financial Intelligence, Extended Independent Work, Career Transition Experience, Factors in Commercial Intelligence. 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 Strategic Analysis, you will be well-equipped for roles such as intelligence analyst, policy officer or military or government analyst roles. Recent graduates have gone on to work in the security services, commercial cyber-analytics firms, and advise on financial intelligence and corporate risk.

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