Merit
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
University of Salford · Postgraduate
£3,500scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
1 yearDuration
£17,710Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate
Course Overview
Offered by University of Salford, the MA Intelligence and Security Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Intelligence and security-related issues have never been more prevalent. With terrorist attacks occurring more frequently throughout Europe, the US and the Middle East, governments are working harder than ever before to keep people safe. Our master’s degree in intelligence and security studies will give you the skills you need to make a difference in this field. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Security
Geopolitics
Defence and espionage
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:1 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,710
per year
Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,710
Home Student Fee
£10,530
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £28,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £22,000 | £27,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £25,500 | £33,000 |
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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