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PostgraduateMA (Res)

Covert Action, HUMINT and the Psychology of Intelligence Elicitation

University of Buckingham
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1 yearDuration
£7,995Per Year (Intl)
£3,998Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Buckingham, the MA (Res) Covert Action, HUMINT and the Psychology of Intelligence Elicitation provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in combined and general studies. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020). We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses. International tuition fees are £7,995 per year, home/UK fees are £3,998 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Intelligence Operations and Covert Action Theory
Human Intelligence Collection and Management
Interrogation Ethics and Legal Frameworks
Psychological Manipulation and Persuasion Techniques
Historical Case Studies in Intelligence Operations
Research Methods in Security and Intelligence Studies
Advanced Intelligence Analysis and Assessment
Dissertation in Intelligence and Security Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,995

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,995

Home Student Fee

£3,998

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

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About University of Buckingham

University of Buckingham offers Covert Action, HUMINT and the Psychology of Intelligence Elicitation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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