Security and Risk Management MSc, PGDip, PGCert, by distance learning
Course overview
The increasing professionalisation of the security industry has meant that both existing security professionals and those seeking entry into the profession view a postgraduate degree as essential to their career ambitions. The course will not only enable you to develop your academic knowledge of crime, risk and security management, but it will also strengthen your professional skills and abilities. This distance learning degree will provide you with a thorough knowledge of security and crime risk analysis and management.
You will develop an understanding of a range of theoretical models that explain why and how people commit crime, how to analyse and assess risk, and how to manage security. You will gain a thorough grounding in theory and practice of security and risk management. The course will equip you with the skills to engage in informed debate about major issues in security and risk management and to design, conduct and critically appraise research and develop new approaches to problem solving which can be applied in practice.
You will also benefit from regular supported learning events – including an online Induction, an introduction to academic skills, and real time webinars with your Personal Tutor. You will also be invited to attend two online Study Schools, delivered by academics from the School of Criminology and wider University, that will allow you to develop your study skills and ability to conduct research. Study schools are held during Module 1 - Exploring and Understanding Risk and Security, and again at the start of your dissertation.
Attendance is encouraged but optional and there is no additional cost involved. The course will be of immense professional value if you are working within a security context, either in the private or public sector and want to further your career. Our MSc will support your professional work experience with an academic qualification which will enhance your CV and be used as evidence to demonstrate to your current or
Key highlights
- Covers security and crime risk analysis, assessment and management
- Explores theoretical models explaining why and how people commit crime
- Real-time webinars with a Personal Tutor plus online induction
- Two optional online Study Schools at no additional cost
- Develops skills to design, conduct and critically appraise research
- Suited to security professionals in private or public sectors
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
You are entitled to a discount of 20% of the new course fee.
Up to 20% of feesChancellor's International Postgraduate Taught Scholarship
This scholarship, worth £3,000 per year, reflects the University’s commitment to attracting talented students from around the world.
Up to £3,000Chevening Scholarship
Chevening-Leicester Partner Scholarship
Distance Learning (DL) Sanctuary Awards
Distance Learning Merit Scholarship
The awards available are: MA: £800, PGDip: £500, PGCert: £300
International Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship
International Merit Scholarship worth a tuition fee discount of £5,000.
Leicester Postgraduate Partnership Scholarship
Enjoy a 20% fee discount on a selection of postgraduate taught courses at either University of Leicester or De Montfort University.
Up to 20% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Security manager
- Risk manager
- Security consultant
- Crime risk analyst
- Loss prevention manager
- Corporate security officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £13,250; £8,825; £4,415 | International: £13,250; £8,825; £4,415
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Leicester, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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