MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management at University of Derby

Programme overview

In this MSc programme, you don’t just study the theory and background to security, intelligence and disaster management. You will apply this knowledge to real-life situations as you evaluate contemporary practices in areas such as risk assessment, emergency response, counterterrorism, climate adaptation and disaster risk reduction and learn to develop practical solutions to complex problems.

Faculty: College of Health and Humanities | Department: Criminology and Policing | Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time (part-time also available) | Intake: September | Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management core modules: Introducing Risk and Managing Disasters, Research and the Skilled Practitioner, Independent Research Study.

Career pathways

Our MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management opens up many career options, in the UK and overseas, whether you want to work within government, the private sector or the wider humanitarian sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For the MSc you will usually need: An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a social science subject (criminology, sociology, psychology, international relations, policing, criminal justice), natural sciences (including but not exclusive to geography, earth sciences) or health (across a range of programmes to be discussed with programme leader), business studies or economics.; If English is not your first language, you will also need IELTS 6.5 with 5.5 in each skills area.; We also welcome applicants who have substantial professional experience but do not have a degree, subject to personal statements, references and interviews with the programme leader.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,720 for the whole programme (2026/27). Full-time fee for the full course; UK full-time fees paid within one academic year are rounded down to the nearest £50 if applicable Source

International applicants: GBP 17,500 for the whole programme (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 1 year, Part-time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.derby.ac.uk/services/admissions/apply-online/?section_id=2784

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