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BASc Global Challenges (Security)

Brunel University London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the global challenges facing security in today's rapidly changing world. Students will learn about the various factors that contribute to security threats, including political instability, terrorism, cyber attacks, and environmental hazards. They will also develop skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making, which are essential for addressing these challenges. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops, and is taught by experienced academics and security professionals.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the field of security, either in government, industry, or non-governmental organizations. It is also relevant for those who want to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of global security challenges and how they can be addressed.

Experience the Best in Security Studies at Brunel University London

Brunel University London is an ideal choice for this course due to its strong reputation in the field of security studies. The university has a diverse range of experts in the field, and offers a unique blend of academic rigor and practical application. Students who complete this course will be well-prepared to tackle the complex challenges facing global security today.

Why You Should Study This Course

Your Global Challenges course is structured around a core spine of compulsory modules where you'll tap into the expertise of several departments from across the university.

In addition, you'll study a set of modules which are focused on your Security pathway to build your specialist knowledge.

Core elements of your degree have been developed to work in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). As the lead United Nations agency in tackling some of the most pressing challenges facing our world, this partnership ensures that what you’ll learn is timely, relevant and responsive.

In practice this includes working on real-life case studies that bring the skills and experience of industry experts and academics to the student learning experience, to respond to live briefs aimed at supporting the UNDP’s international development priorities.

This connection not only ensures your project work will be specific and focused but also develop your problem-solving and project delivery skills in ways that, beyond supporting your future career, have the potential to bring real-world impact through our partners.

General Eligibility

  • GCE A-level BBC.

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma DMM in any subject.

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma DM in any subject with an A-Level at grade C.

  • BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma M in any subject with A-Levels grade BB.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 29 points.

  • Obtain a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points in the  Access to HE Diploma (subject) with 45 credits at Level 3.

  • T levels: Merit overall.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory

  • Introduction to Global Challenges

  • Integrated Security: Security, Intelligence, Reasoning, and Influence

2 Year 2

Compulsory

  • Addressing Contemporary Global Challenges

  • Applied Security: Theoretical Approaches and Conflict Vectors

3 Year 3

Compulsory

  • Advanced Security: Threats, Simulation, and Government

  • Arts and Sciences Dissertation in Global Challenges

  • Global Challenges in Practice

  • Global Challenges in Practice Enterprize Project

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

IELTS: 6.5 (min 5.5 in all areas)

Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)

BrunELT: 63% (min 55% in all areas)

TOEFL: 90 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years full-time with placement

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