Security Policy Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Criminology MSc Staffordshire University 87% 10% 5% £9250 £14000 114 Stoke-on-Trent On campus Full-time
Applied Criminology (Terrorism & Political Violence) BSc (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University 72% 10% 11% £9250 £14500 94 Canterbury On campus Full-time
Criminology (with a Placement Year) BSc Staffordshire University 87% 10% 5% £9250 £14000 114 Stoke-on-Trent On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and International Relations BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University 85% 10% 16% £9250 £15576 99 London On campus Full-time
Criminology and International Security BA (Hons) London Metropolitan University 77% 7% 10% £2310 £3894 88 London On campus Part-time
Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime BSc (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University 63% 9% 0% £9250 £14500 94 Canterbury On campus Full-time
Forensic Investigation (Terrorism and Political Violence) BSc (Hons) Canterbury Christ Church University 66% 5% 6% £9250 £14500 94 Canterbury On campus Full-time
Criminology (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) Staffordshire University 87% 10% 5% £9250 £14000 114 Stoke-on-Trent On campus Full-time
Conflict and War with Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of Wales - 5% 10% £9000 £13500 122 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Conflict and War BA (Hons) University of Wales - 5% 10% £9000 £13500 122 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree) BSc (Hons) University of Portsmouth 78% 2% 10% £9250 - 123 Portsmouth On campus Full-time
International Security and Risk MSc University of Southampton 78% 2% 10% £9250 £19850 123 Southampton On campus Full-time
International Security and Development MA Swansea University 78% 2% 10% £8400 £18400 123 Swansea On campus Full-time
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Studies MSc Royal Holloway, University of London 78% 2% 10% £8300 £18800 123 Egham On campus Part-time
Diplomacy MA University of Reading 78% 2% 10% £8100 £17100 123 Reading Blended Part-time
Defence, Development and Diplomacy MSc Durham University 78% 2% 10% £14000 £24300 123 Durham On campus Full-time
Diplomacy, Politics and Trade MSc Loughborough University of Technology 78% 2% 10% £11500 £22100 123 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Terrorism and Political Violence MLitt University of St Andrews 78% 2% 10% £9900 £20370 123 St Andrews online Part-time
Peace, Conflict and Diplomacy MA London Metropolitan University 78% 2% 10% £9300 £13750 123 London On campus Full-time
Criminology and International Security MSc University of Huddersfield 78% 2% 10% £6900 £16000 123 Huddersfield On campus Full-time
Conflict Resolution MSc University of Essex 78% 2% 10% £8760 £18800 123 Colchester On campus Full-time
International Security MSc Royal Holloway, University of London 78% 2% 10% £9800 £17600 123 Egham On campus Full-time
International Security Studies MA University of Leicester 78% 2% 10% £8250 £16850 123 Leicester On campus Full-time
Intelligence and Security Studies MA Brunel University 78% 2% 10% £9650 £19855 123 Uxbridge On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and International Governance PhD Loughborough University of Technology 78% 2% 10% £4500 £18100 123 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Advanced Practice in Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution MA University of Bradford 78% 2% 10% £7370 £17682 123 Bradford On campus Full-time
Organised Crime, Terrorism and Security MSc University of Essex 78% 2% 10% £8760 £18800 123 Colchester On campus Part-time
International Security Studies MLitt University of St Andrews 78% 2% 10% £9900 £20370 123 St Andrews On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA City University London 78% 2% 10% £10280 £16240 123 London On campus Full-time
International Security and Global Governance MSc Birkbeck, University of London 78% 2% 10% £9030 £16380 123 London On campus Full-time
Counter Terrorism MSc University of Central Lancashire 78% 2% 10% £7100 £13500 123 Preston On campus Full-time
International Security Studies MA University of Reading 78% 2% 10% £9250 £18650 123 Reading On campus Part-time
International Security MA University of East Anglia 78% 2% 10% £7850 £16400 123 Norwich On campus Part-time
International Security and Development (Extended) MA Swansea University 78% 2% 10% £2800 £6150 123 Swansea On campus Part-time
International Security MSc University of Bristol 78% 2% 10% £10200 £21200 123 Bristol On campus Full-time
Cyber Crime and Terrorism MA Swansea University 78% 2% 10% £4200 £8600 123 Swansea On campus Part-time
International Relations and Diplomacy (with optional Hague Exchange) BA (Hons) University of Derby - - - £9250 £14045 - Derby On campus Full-time
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding MSc Durham University - - - £14000 £24300 - Durham On campus Full-time
Terrorism, Security and Policing MSc University of Leicester - - - £8250 £16850 - Leicester On campus Part-time
Diplomacy, Business and Trade MSc Loughborough University of Technology - - - £11500 £22100 - Loughborough On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and International Relations (Distance Learning) MA Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Part-time
Security, Peace-building and Diplomacy MSc Loughborough University of Technology - - - - - - Loughborough On campus Full-time
International Security PgDip University of Birmingham - - - - - - Birmingham On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and Global Politics MA University of Westminster - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
Global Governance and Diplomacy MSc University of Oxford - - - - - - Oxford On campus Full-time
Security, Intelligence and Diplomacy MA The University of Buckingham - - - - - - Buckingham On campus Full-time
International Security MA University of Bath - - - - - - Bath On campus Part-time
Diplomacy and Foreign Policy MA Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Part-time
Reconciliation and Peacebuilding MA The University of Winchester - - - - - - Winchester On campus Full-time
International Security and Terrorism MA MA The University of Nottingham - - - - - - Nottingham On campus Full-time
Diplomacy, Law and Global Change MA Coventry University - - - - - - Coventry On campus Full-time
International Security MA University of Sussex - - - - - - Brighton On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and Religion MA Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Part-time
International Human Rights and Terrorism Law LLM Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Full-time
War and Diplomacy MA Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Full-time
Diplomacy and International Law MA Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Full-time
Terrorism, International Crime and Global Security MA Coventry University - - - - - - Coventry On campus Part-time
Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies MA Lancaster University - - - - - - Lancaster On campus Full-time
Security and Terrorism PgDip University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
International Studies and Diplomacy MA SOAS, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Full-time
Cultural Policy, Relations and Diplomacy MA Goldsmiths, University of London - - - - - - London On campus Part-time
EU International Relations and Diplomacy PgDip University of Kent - - - - - - Canterbury On campus Full-time
Global Governance and Diplomacy MA University of Leeds - - - - - - Leeds On campus Full-time
Violence, Terrorism and Security MA Queen's University of Belfast - - - - - - Belfast On campus Full-time
Human Rights and Diplomacy MSc University of Stirling - - - - - - Stirling On campus Full-time
International Security MA The University of Warwick - - - - - - Coventry On campus Full-time
Security, Terrorism and Insurgency MA University of Leeds - - - - - - Leeds On campus Full-time
International Security and Risk Management MSc University of South Wales - - - - - - Pontypridd On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Security Policy

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23197 £21858 £25736
25-75 percentile range £19609 - £27310 £17180 - £27818 £19394 - £32862
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Security Policy courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22376 £22159 £26633
25-75 percentile range £19009 - £25771 £17851 - £27046 £21894 - £33326
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Security Policy

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Security Policy who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs of graduates of Security Policy (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Security Policy at Anglia Ruskin University

15% Administrative occupations
15% Welfare Professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
10% Protective service occupations
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Sales occupations
10% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10% Welfare and housing associate professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Security Policy in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Security Policy

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Security Policy, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Security Policy is the study of policies implemented by local and central governments to uphold and defend the structure and authority of the state.

The median salary of graduates of Security Policy was £23197 15 months after graduation, £21858 3 years after graduation and £25736 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Security Policy studies:
  • Master of Science - MSc
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Science - BSc
  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - BA (Hons)
  • Master of Arts - MA
  • Master of Letters - MLitt
  • Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
  • Master of Laws - LLM

Criminology (Optional pathways in Offender Management, Organised Crime and Terrorism, or Victim Support) - MSc at Staffordshire University received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 87 out of 100 among 30 respondents.