Security and Intelligence (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of Staffordshire
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Start date

22-SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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22-SEP-25

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Security and Intelligence is a key contemporary global issue. The Security and Intelligence degrees develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics. Our Security and Intelligence degrees will provide students with an intellectual understanding and pragmatic application of Security Studies, Intelligence Studies and Security Sciences in the analysis of relevant ...Read more

Security and Intelligence is a key contemporary global issue. The Security and Intelligence degrees develop confident, critical and digitally proficient analytical thinkers in the fields of intelligence, international security, diplomacy, policing, criminology and forensics. Our Security and Intelligence degrees will provide students with an intellectual understanding and pragmatic application of Security Studies, Intelligence Studies and Security Sciences in the analysis of relevant contemporary problems and international security issuesWe have a suite of Security and Intelligence BA (Hons) and BSc (Hons) degrees. Our BSc degree will you will take you on a practical journey, introducing you to collection, investigative and operational methods and the practical application of security and intelligence across the globe. You will cover a range of subject areas, including International Relations, History, Security Studies and Policing, Criminology, Sociology and Forensics. If you would prefer to take on a theoretical approach to security and intelligence, then please have a look at our BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence degrees. The Foundation Year option is available for those who may not have the academic profile for direct entry onto the 3-year degree. It will develop your skills and help prepare you for further study. On successful completion, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Security and Intelligence.

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69/101
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97th
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Natasha
04 Jan 24

I do think some of the buildings can be updated such as the flaxman...Read more

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Connor
24 Feb 23

University is unfortunately let down by its location, however as a result of this puts noticeably high effort into the improvement and establishment of high quality facilities and..Read more

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48 Grades / Points required

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£16,750 per year

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£16,750 per year

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Natasha
04 Jan 24
Security and Intelligence (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
I do think some of the buildings can be updated such as the flaxman....
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Connor
24 Feb 23
Security and Intelligence (with a Placement Year) BA (Hons)
University is unfortunately let down by its location, however as a result of this puts noticeably high effort into the improvement and establishment of high quality facilities and...
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University of Staffordshire
College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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