Are you an early-to-mid-career professional? Do you aspire to make a significant impact in the fields of national security, intelligence, and diplomacy? This is the programme for you!
Programme Overview
This unique programme, the only one of its kind in the Commonwealth Caribbean, explores the role of intelligence in national security, delves into the legal and psychological aspects of crime, and offers expertise in cybercrime investigations. Graduates gain a competitive edge for careers in law enforcement, intelligence agencies, security management, and forensic investigations.
Some courses within the programme include:
- Research Methodology II 2
- National and Regional Security 3
- Intelligence Operations and Intelligence Organisations
Programme Details
- Campus: Main Campus
- Programme Delivery: Face-to-Face / Blended
- Programme Duration: 2 years
- Total Credits: 42
- Specialisations:
- Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies
- Intelligence Analysis and Management
- National and International Security
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an approved/recognised university with a B+ average or Upper Second Class honours or an equivalent GPA
- Bachelor’s degree with a lower than B+ average but with compensating experience in the field of national security, intelligence, and criminal justice (3-5 years) and/or additional qualifications such as a diploma or certificate in National Security and Intelligence Studies.
- The programme offers flexible admission for non-traditional applicants. Extensive security experience can substitute for standard academic requirements, particularly for senior law enforcement, military, and public sector security professionals. Prerequisite courses may be required to ensure preparedness.
What you'll learn
The Degree prepares students for impactful careers in the fields of national security, intelligence, and diplomacy. Study areas include an understanding of the global security landscape, intelligence analysis and collection, an understanding of counter-terrorism and counter-intelligence, cybersecurity and more.
How this Programme Helps You
The Master’s degree in National Security and Intelligence Studies unlocks a multitude of career advancement opportunities. The programme deepens your understanding of national security threats, intelligence-gathering techniques, and criminal behaviour and positions you for leadership roles within security agencies, law enforcement, and government institutions forensic investigators, cybercrime specialists and more.
