Online Security Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

More than ever before, national governments, international agencies and major corporations recognise the need for personnel with a strong grasp of intelligence and security issues who can also demonstrate exceptional skills of research and analysis.

This postgraduate security studies programme will not only equip you to analyse these types of problems but will also help you to place them in the context of broader military, strategic and political considerations.

You will gain a solid academic grounding in the fields of criminology, terrorism and intelligence which will equip you with the critical thinking skills needed to make sense of the ever-changing global security agenda. These skills will enable you to engage with institutions and individuals central to this area.

Modules on this course examine key themes and debates shaping the concepts of security and security studies. They address critical areas of contemporary concern within security studies, covering issues stretching from US foreign policy through the role of radicalisation in international politics to the evolving dangers of financial and cyber crime

The MSc programme is comprised of seven modules and students can apply direct for the MSc level but they also have to the option to enrol at Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) and Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) level as well. The PG Cert level is three modules of study, the PG Dip comprises the same three modules plus three others and the MSc is all six modules plus a dissertation.

Students enrolling at one of the lower levels also have the option of continuing their studies at the higher level on the same or future intakes. Further fees will apply.

The modules studied are as follows:

Security Studies
Intelligence Analysis
Contemporary Issues in Crime, Safety and Security
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
International Financial Crime and Security
Strategic Change in the Global Environment
Security Studies Dissertation

For full details of the programme syllabus or to download a prospectus, please visit our course partner’s website here.

Entry Requirements

A relevant second class honours degree or overseas equivalent qualification is normally required. Alternatively a graduate level professional qualification and suitable work experience (such as policing, security or military work) may be accepted. Where English is a second language you will be required to demonstrate a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 575

Other Fees

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The contemporary environment provides numerous complex and multifaceted challenges to security that will undoubtedly continue in the future. These challenges include not only traditional interstate conflict, but also the potential threat of the spread of nuclear weapons, issues such as internecine disputes linked to religious differences, the control over and exploitation of scarce resources, and the impact of globalisation and environmental change.

Management of threats to security is likely to be an important dimension of government and public policy in the foreseeable future. If you are interested in modern local and global security issues, a major in Security Studies will enable you to gain knowledge in this area.

Entry Requirements

To enrol in the Bachelor of Arts programme you must qualify for undergraduate admission, either through Bursaries and Scholarship Examinations, NCEA Level 3, New Zealand University Entrance, Admission with Equivalent Status, Discretionary Entrance or Adult Admission. Please visit http://enrol.massey.ac.nz for details.

Other Fees

Enrolment Fee - $51.40 (NZD)

Student Services Levy - $237.50 (NZD)

Massey Foundation Fee -$22.40 (NZD)

Distance Learning overseas venue fee - $214.20 (NZD)

Textbooks

Incidental Unit Fees

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The Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies is a specialized degree program that will produce professionals who are best qualified to meet the unique needs of the criminal justice system and homeland security.

The broad educational objective is to develop managers and leaders who possess expertise in both theoretical and experiential dimensions of security management. Graduates will be knowledgeable of pragmatic issues but will also operate on the cutting edge of strategic issues facing security in the future.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 and higher.

Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is inordinately low.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

Minimum scores: TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or 79 iBt or 6.5 IELTS

Other Fees

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The Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies is a specialized degree program that will produce professionals who are best qualified to meet the unique needs of the criminal justice system and homeland security.

The broad educational objective is to develop managers and leaders who possess expertise in both theoretical and experiential dimensions of security management. Graduates will be knowledgeable of pragmatic issues but will also operate on the cutting edge of strategic issues facing security in the future.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.0 and higher.

Official GRE scores may be requested to demonstrate graduate study readiness if the GPA is inordinately low.

For international applicants, you should submit TOEFL score if English is your second language.

Minimum scores: TOEFL score of at least 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based or 79 iBt or 6.5 IELTS

Other Fees

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Taught by international experts with practical experience in all levels of security, this degree will explore the major changes in the international system in the aftermath of September 11 2001.

Key features

Gives you the opportunity to undertake master level study in the workplace, supervised and coordinated through web-based activities

Offers contemporary and rigorous academic study in security studies and intelligence analysis, as well as transnational crime, international law and political violence

This degree can be combined with the Master of Policing, Intelligence and Counter Terrorism

Entry Requirements

• Australian Bachelor degree or recognised equivalent in relevant field or relevant Australian Postgraduate Certificate or recognised equivalent • Minimum English Language Proficiency: IELTS or IELTS equivalent of 6.5 overall, with minimum 6.0 in each band

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees ($100/course)

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Accpetance fee: $16000 AUD - deducted off the 1st year's tuition

Notes

May require compulsory on/off campus sessions

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