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Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management MSc

University of Derby online learning

Master

Online

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

Develop the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to work in the fields of intelligence, security, emergency planning, crisis and disaster risk reduction and management in the UK and overseas
Combine the knowledge and skills developed in an inter-disciplinary programme where social sciences, natural sciences and public and environmental health provide real-life solutions to real-life resilience issues
Improve your skills as you engage with all aspects of emergency preparedness, resilience and response across a range of natural and man-made hazards, from terrorism and extreme weather events to public health and humanitarian crisis
Wherever you are in your career, develop your professional focus and ability in emergency preparedness, resilience or response
Combine theory and best practice as your learning includes practical multi-agency exercises, simulations and response structures across all emergency services.

About this course

An MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management opens up many career options, including:

Emergency Planning Officers in private or public sector roles
Crisis Management
Risk Assessors
Atomic and nuclear emergency response
First responder services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Services)
British Transport and Nuclear Police
Civil Service
Infrastructure Protection
Business Continuity
Humanitarian Aid
Governments in the UK and elsewhere in intelligence roles, military or civil intelligence and/or security services
National Crime Agency
United Nations (UNHCR, UNICEF)
Civil Aviation
Security in the private sector
Environmental and public health roles in international arenas
Disaster Managers and Disaster Relief Specialists
Travel and Insurance Specialists

An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a social science subject (criminology, sociology, psychology, international relations, policing, criminal justice), natural sciences (including but not exclusive to geography, earth sciences) or health (across a range of programmes to be discussed with programme leader), business studies or economics.

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Subjects

  • Public Health
  • Risk
  • Public
  • IT risk
  • Security
  • Disaster management
  • Management
  • Intelligence
  • Risk and Managing
  • Disasters
  • Health Protection

Course programme

What you will study

The MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management course is made up of three stages – Postgraduate Certificate, Postgraduate Diploma and MSc. You will study modules such as:

Postgraduate Certificate

You will study this module:

  • Introducing Risk and Managing Disasters (Core 40 credits)

And you will choose options from:

  • Health Protection
  • Understanding Radicalisation
  • Natural Disasters: Mitigation, Adaptation and Preparedness
Postgraduate Diploma

You will study this module:

  • Research and the Skilled Practitioner (Core 20 credits)

And you will choose options from:

  • Hazard and Risk Management
  • Global Environmental and Public Health
  • Contemporary Issues in Intelligence and Security
  • Concepts of Global Terrorism
  • Natural Disasters and Humanitarian Aid Response
  • GIS and Disaster Management
MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management

You will study this module:

  • Independent Research Study

During this triple module (60 credits) you will carry out an extensive and academically rigorous study of a topic of your choice relevant to any, or any combination of, the fields of intelligence, security, disaster and/or crisis management, risk reduction, response and/or resilience.

Additional information

UK fee -  £735 per 20 credits* (2019/20)


International fee - 
£14,250 for the full programme (2019/20)

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Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management MSc

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