MPhil/PhD Security and Intelligence Studies at University of Buckingham

BUCSIS has a vibrant programme of active research currently being undertaken in a range of security and intelligence issues. BUCSIS has a vibrant programme of active research currently being undertaken in a range of security and intelligence issues, involving both the UK and overseas. We are always looking for interesting new research proposals, and prospective candidates are welcome to approach Professor Richards with ideas in the first instance, by emailing [email protected].

Faculty: School of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time (online)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Buckingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The aim of the Research Programme is to help students develop the following: a) a systematic and in-depth understanding in the subject area of choice of research by the student; b) the critical skills necessary to analyse and evaluate complex legal problems and related issues; c) To give students the opportunity to undertake a substantial independent research project at Level 7 of writing; d) research skills necessary to demonstrate familiarity with and understanding of the subject, its principal sources and authorities; e) To develop research skills necessary to display critical discrimination and a sense of proportion in evaluating evidence and the opinions of other authors in the subject.

Career pathways

2012; Megan Munroe (PhD): A morphological analysis of sporting mega-even security policy; Randy Wilson (PhD): Police intelligence in a counter-insurgency.

Official programme page