BA (Hons) Security and Intelligence

The Security and Intelligence BSc course offered at Staffordshire University provides students with an opportunity to critically engage with the challenges of a global international security landscape. Leveraging a practical approach, the course focuses on the analysis of national and international security threats, and teaches intelligence collection, analysis, recruitment, and other aspects integral to the field of security and intelligence. Course Content: The course instils in students a deep understanding of theoretical concepts along with practical skill development, helping them to comprehend and manage various issues in the area of security affairs, both national and international. Disciplines that students will engage with include political, historical, and social aspects, communications, and technology. They are also taught about cybersecurity, counterterrorism, economic and industrial espionage, organised crime, and security threats related to health and the environment.Key Modules: Introduction to Intelligence Crime and Society Politics and International Relations: Concepts and Debates Investigating Crime and Society Intelligence Collection and Analysis Strategic and Security Studies The Business of Security Security and CounterTerrorismAccreditations: The course is recognized by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), a leading professional body. On successful completion of the course, students will also earn a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership, along with their degree.Future Careers: The course is meticulously designed to prepare students for a rewarding and fulfilling career in a range of industries. Graduates can expect to find work in intelligence analysis, risk management, IT and cybersecurity, defence and police services, nongovernmental organisations, international bodies and diplomatic posts. Other roles could include municipal resilience and planning officers and roles within the civil service or private companies specializing in security and intelligence. Moreover, the course also equips students with skills applicable to roles outside of the security and intelligence field, such as positions in local government, humanitarian agencies, and even multinational companies. Graduates could also opt for higher academic progress such as MSc, MPhil, or Phd in related fields. This course lays a comprehensive foundation for students to understand modern security challenges and the role of intelligence in addressing them. Students do not only gain an understanding of threats and risks but also the means to analyse, manage, and overcome them. It offers an ideal route for anyone aiming to work in intelligence, security, and related professions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.