Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3.5 Years

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Terrorists and cybercriminals are a growing and constant menace to world security.Learn how to fight this threat on the international stage as you study in the UK and Australia on this Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree.Youll develop the skills, knowledge and tech know-how to help protect communities, businesses and government organisations from terrorism and cybersecurity threats.In year three, youll experience how Australian authorities deal with these threats when you ...Read more

Terrorists and cybercriminals are a growing and constant menace to world security.

Learn how to fight this threat on the international stage as you study in the UK and Australia on this Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree.

You'll develop the skills, knowledge and tech know-how to help protect communities, businesses and government organisations from terrorism and cybersecurity threats.

In year three, you'll experience how Australian authorities deal with these threats when you spend a year studying at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia.

Course highlights
Graduate with two degrees – a BSc Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence from ECU alongside a BSc (Hons) Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime from the University of Portsmouth
Study with academics whose research in areas such as incel culture and the security of smart devices are shaping the future of the sector
Develop knowledge and skills that intelligence services employers value in specialist topics like intelligence analysis, physical security, online terrorism, cyberlaw and cybersecurity, international security, radicalisation and extremism
Get practical experience in the computing labs at Portsmouth and ECU's Security Operations Centre (SOC) while you explore fields such as network security and digital forensics
Study alongside operational police units and learn directly from operational policing staff
Be taught by staff who have worked as intelligence analysts and investigators
Enhance your career prospects by building a professional network in the UK and Australia during your course
Have the opportunity to learn a foreign language for free as part of your degree, choosing from Arabic, British Sign Language, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin or Spanish

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84/279
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52nd
CUG Ranking
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49th
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21 Feb 25

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Carla
20 Feb 25

The locations is great being by the sea and transport links are excellent. The student union is far from most uni buildings so there isn't a community aspect...Read more

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£25,267 per year

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£7,219 per year

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£13,107 per year

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University of Portsmouth , Portsmouth

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