Overview
Throughout the Introduction to Security Studies course from University of St Andrews you will explore the impact had on security by weaponry from small arms to nuclear missiles, and developments in the international community to increase security globally with the dawn of international law, responsibility to protect, and prevention of genocide. You will gain an understanding of non-state actors who can disrupt security, such as criminal gangs, organised crime, and terrorist groups.
Key facts:
This course is perfect for private and public security officials, whether they are civilians or military. It is an ideal module for professionals looking to further their careers and link their practice with academics theory and international approaches to security studies.
Programme Structure
Introduction to Security Studies takes 50 learning hours to complete fully.
This course is designed to be a self-paced experience, with curated readings, interactive activities, expert-led videos, and asynchronous discussion forums, which you can take in your own time around your schedule.
All the content for this course is available from the start of the course and can be accessed at any time before the course ends.
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 41 days
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- St Andrews, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Terrorism & SecurityWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents500 GBP / full≈ 500 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents500 GBP / full≈ 500 GBP / full