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BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management (Distance Learning)

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

In an increasingly global society, understanding crime and the risk it presents is critical to managing security and preventing threat.

If you’re already working in security, or want to break into the field, this flexible BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management distance learning degree course will give you an advanced understanding of topics that have a critical impact on society. Study anywhere that suits you while developing your potential as a security professional in disciplines such as strategic and operational management, risk management, security management, business continuity management, cyber security, investigations and counter fraud.

Developed by leading researchers in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, in collaboration with the private security sector, you'll learn to understand crime and risk at a specialist level through study of the latest security and risk management techniques, processes and approaches. You'll graduate with enhanced career opportunities and the ability to contribute more value to your current employer.

General Eligibility

  • There are no specific qualification requirements, we will assess your application on its own merits.

  • Applicants without relevant Level 3 qualifications will be required to produce a short written artefact to better assist the course leader as to the suitability of the applicant

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules include:

  • Criminal Justice and the Legal System (Level 4)

  • Essential Skills for Criminal Justice Studies (Level 4)

2 Year 2

Core modules include:

  • Organisational and Security Management (Level 4)

  • Risk and Crisis Management (Level 5)

3 Year 3

Core modules include:

  • Research Methods and Analysis (Level 5)

Optional modules include (Level 5):

  • Advanced Investigation and Operational Policing

  • Contemporary Terrorism and the Global Response

  • Cybercrime and Security

  • Forensic Psychology: Investigation

  • Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation

  • Organised Crime

  • Rehabilitation of Offenders

  • Victimology - Victimisation and the Criminal Justice System

4 Year 4

 Core modules include:  

  • Corporate Security (Level 6)

  • Internet Risk and Security (Level 6)

Optional modules include (Level 6):

  • Counter Terrorism and UK National Security

  • Critical Issues in Public Protection Policing

  • Internet Risk and Security

  • Major Crime Investigation

  • Organised Crime

  • Victimology - Victimisation and the Criminal Justice System

5 Year 5

Core modules include:

  • Dissertation (Level 6)

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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