Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management

Key highlights

• Examines violent extremism, including terrorism, radicalisation and social disorder
• Analyses security and threat vectors in the modern era
• Covers causes, impacts and management of disasters, emergencies and pandemics
• Explores social impacts of the climate crisis and environmental change
• Studies humanitarian assistance in evolving and unsecured territories
• Includes a module on introducing risk and managing disasters

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• 10% Alumni Discount

  All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.

  Up to 10% of fees

• 25% Alumni Discount

  The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.

• Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship

  Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.

  Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

• Intelligence Analyst
• Counter-Terrorism Analyst
• Emergency Planning Officer
• Disaster Risk Management Specialist
• Security Risk Consultant
• Humanitarian Programme Officer

Cost of study

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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.