Intelligence and Security Studies (Distance Learning) MA
Brunel University of London
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OverviewTransform Your Career with Brunels Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security StudiesDive into the only MA in Intelligence thats designed not just to teach you about intelligence, but to prepare you for an impactful career in the field. At Brunel, our Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS-DL) stands apart by offering a practical course grounded in both social science and historical methods.Careers and your futureEighty percent of our graduates secure ...Read more

Overview

Transform Your Career with Brunels Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security Studies

Dive into the only MA in Intelligence that's designed not just to teach you about intelligence, but to prepare you for an impactful career in the field. At Brunel, our Distance Learning MA in Intelligence and Security Studies (MAISS-DL) stands apart by offering a practical course grounded in both social science and historical methods.

Careers and your future

Eighty percent of our graduates secure highly-skilled jobs in the private and public sector within 18 months of graduation. Most of our students pursue careers in the private intelligence and security sector or careers in analytical functions for banking, resources and risk industries. Those already in government employment find the course supports their promotion, commissions or provides new employment opportunities post-retirement. Many of our graduates find employment in successful firms founded by our alumni through our networking opportunities. We also work with industry organisations to provide a range of internship opportunities that students can apply for throughout the course.

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47/101
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37th
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79th
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Anastasia
29 Mar 22

I firmly believe the best thing about Brunel University is its campus. It provides an experience that you can not easily live in other countries. Student support could be..Read more

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Entry requirements

A 2:1 (or above) UK Honours degree or equivalent internationally recognised qualification with an understanding of the realities of academic intelligence and security study and the frameworks within which intelligence and security operations work. Applicants with other qualifications, or with relevant work-related experience, will be considered on an individual basis.

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£7,775 per year

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£13,255 per year

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£13,255 per year

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Brunel University of London
Brunel University of London , Uxbridge

Brunel University of London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as...

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Brunel University of London
Kingston Lane Uxbridge Hillingdon UB8 3PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Uxbridge  1.4 miles away

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