Overview

The Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice (with integrated foundation year) (Hons) programme from University of Cumbria is designed to help you to develop confidence and essential university skills which will enable you to progress onto our degree level programme.

Security and intelligence has traditionally been associated with law enforcement and the military whereas our course merges skillsets gained in these environments with all aspects of the commercial world.

The ability to identify and fill gaps of knowledge is a fundamental investigative requirement from crime to any other discipline requiring questions to be answered.

On this course you will

Gain a professional and ethical understanding of how to recognise security risks in a variety of environments.

Learn to recognise intelligence gathering opportunities, access material and data in a legal and ethical manner.

Learn to analyse threat and design solutions needed to minimise them.

Explore how to meet the diverse needs of employees.

Explore investigative techniques and develop a detective skillset.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Essential University Skills One

Contemporary Issues and the Media

Essential University Skills Two

Families, Communities & the Criminal Justice System

Professional Practice in the Community

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lancaster, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Intelligence Terrorism & Security Cyber Security View 39 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: B (40 points)

T-levels: "P (D or E)" All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

40 UCAS tariff points.

Potential to succeed can be measured in a number of ways including academic qualifications and skills obtained outside academic study such as work experience. We have a points range so we can take into account all of the information on your application form and adjust the offer from the evidence provided.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

14900 GBP / year

≈ 14900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Lancaster

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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On this course you will

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Lancaster

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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