MSc Terrorism and Security Management (Distance Learning) at University of Portsmouth

Explore different aspects of terrorism and security management from a holistic perspective on this part-time Master's degree, which you can study over two years by distance learning. Explore different aspects of terrorism and security management from a holistic perspective on this part-time Master's degree, which you can study over two years by distance learning. You'll gain subject specific knowledge, including a theoretical understanding of what leads to acts of terror within national and international contexts.

Duration: 2 years part-time by distance learning  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You need to study modules worth a total of 180 credits. Modules include Terrorism and Security; Security Management; Research Methods and Research Ethics; Dissertation/Major Project; Managing Serious Crime Investigations; The Global Landscape of Cybersecurity.

Career pathways

Graduate roles include counterterrorism analyst, policing (as an officer or civilian staff), crime, security and intelligence analysis, cybersecurity, private security, data analyst, the Civil Service, national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs).

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