Security Studies: Postgraduate Certificate / Postgraduate Diploma / Masters

Analyse the concepts of security studies by developing your knowledge of broader military, strategic and political considerations. You will gain a solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence.

The Security Studies programme will help you gain a solid academic grounding in criminology, terrorism and intelligence.This is combined with the practitioner experience of our teaching team, all of which will enable you to engage with institutions and individuals central to the wide area of security.

When: 16 September 2019
Where: Delivered online with the support of leading industry experts
Duration: 11-28 months depending on route taken

Ideal for: This programme is ideal for those seeking to go into security and intelligence related careers in the public and private sectors, as well as professionals already engaged in such fields who seek to enhance their career prospects through further qualifications.The Postgraduate Certificate/ Postgraduate Diploma/ Masters is an excellent preparation for many careers in the civil and foreign service, non-governmental and international organisations, private firms and research.

Course Modules | About Online Learning

The programme examines key themes and debates shaping the concepts of security and security studies. It addresses critical areas of contemporary concern within security studies, covering issues stretching from foreign policy through to the role of radicalisation in international politics to the evolving dangers of financial crime all within and including the background of the cyber or digital dimension.

Download the full course syllabus to find out more about each module and what you will learn on the course.

Study security studies with this unique online distance learning course from the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies at Liverpool John Moores University, in partnership with KNect365 Learning.

This is a Liverpool John Moores University programme and qualification, with enrolment and delivery administered by Knect365 Learning. The course is taught, assessed, quality assured and awarded by Liverpool John Moores University.