Course summary
Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020). We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses. Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes’ from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford. Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors. As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money. Course Highlights
- Enhances opportunities to develop a professional career in the intelligence and security sectors
- Outstanding flexibility – study offered part time and full time AND by way of distance learning
Modules
Module 1: Covert Action Understanding and defining covert action Disinformation, propaganda and fake news Political Action – regime change and election interference Covert paramilitary action Assassinations and targeted killings Covert Action case studies – UK, USA and Russia, China Module 2: Human Intelligence (HUMINT) HUMINT and the law Informants – identification, recruitment and deployment Undercover policing Online HUMINT Cooperating or assisting offenders Community intelligence Operational ethics and HUMINT use Module 3: The Psychology of Intelligence Elicitation Detecting lies and deceit Interview models Characteristics of good intelligence Ethics of interrogation Use of non-coercive elicitation techniques Motivations for source cooperation
Assessment method
Assessment is constituted by a number of written assignments, including essays on big-picture issues; and short policy-paper exercises submitted online. Tutor support is provided throughout, and there are opportunities to attend workshops and symposia in person at the university for those who are able to do so. Each student will be assigned a personal tutor with whom online contact, advice and assistance with course work can be accessed throughout the programme. In addition to online contact, students can also take advantage of optional physical workshops at the university for those who are able to attend.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
The minimum entry level required for this course is as follows: a first or second-class honours degree from a recognised university or, a recognised professional qualification and/or with relevant work experience Mature Students Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.
English language requirements
Postgraduate English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £3163 | Whole course |
International | £3163 | Whole course |
England | £3163 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £3163 | Whole course |
Scotland | £3163 | Whole course |
Wales | £3163 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £3163 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £3163 | Whole course |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
The University would like to encourage students – both undergraduates and postgraduates – to come to Buckingham regardless of their financial circumstances. The bursaries and scholarships we offer are awarded on merit and/or on financial need. You may only accept one University award. All awards are subject to your meeting the University’s academic entry requirements and abiding by the University’s rules and regulations. To be eligible to apply for a scholarship you will need to have been offered a place to study at Buckingham. For details of our current range of scholarships and bursaries please see our website: https://www.buckingham.ac.uk/admissions/scholarships
Provider information
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG