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University of Leicester: Intelligence and Security
| Institution | University of Leicester View institution profile |
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| Department | School of History, Politics and International Relations |
| Web | le.ac.uk/study/postgraduates |
| study@le.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0116 2525281 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
From battling international terrorism to solving local crime, using intelligence has become crucial to security. But using it means understanding it – the debates and ethical concerns, how it’s collected and analysed. By exploring this topic in depth, you’ll learn what it takes to work in a number of important sectors.
This is the first course in Britain and only the second worldwide to be accredited by the International Association for Intelligence Education (IAFIE), an international organisation dedicated to expanding research, knowledge and professional development in intelligence education. It will equip you with an understanding of key concepts and debates in intelligence and security and the current state of knowledge in the field. It will enable you to apply this new knowledge to your own field, whether as a practitioner or academic.
You will look in depth at four major themes:
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key concepts and debates in intelligence
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intelligence collection and analysis
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intelligence failure
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intelligence ethics
As well as a greater theoretical understanding of intelligence and security, this course looks at the subject from the perspective of civilian, military and police intelligence agencies as well as providing an insight into commercial intelligence activity, such as the provision of intelligence by private security companies and political risk analysis.
Combining world leading research by members of Politics and International Relations at Leicester, and their practical experience in the field of intelligence, this degree will give you an opportunity to conduct advanced study on intelligence theory and practice.
The MA in Intelligence and Security will be especially beneficial to you if you are seeking professional development and/or enhanced employability working with intelligence in central government, the military, the police, private security sector, non-governmental organisations, the UN or other international organisations.
By choosing to study by distance learning, you will have the flexibility to fit your study around existing commitments and enhance your career prospects without having to leave employment.
MA
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements: |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements: |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements: |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements: |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements International Qualifications |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements International Qualifications |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements International Qualifications |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2:1 degree or its equivalent in Politics, History, International Relations or other related subjects. Equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered. English Language Requirements International Qualifications |
About the University of Leicester
Why Study Here?
The University of Leicester is renowned for world-class research and teaching. Named University of the Year 2025 (Daily Mail) and shortlisted for University of the Year (Times Higher Education 2024 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025), it offers globally recognised degrees.
The University is celebrated for ground-breaking discoveries including genetic fingerprinting and the discovery of King Richard III. A leader in UK space research for 60+ years, it has developed instruments for six active mission – more than any UK university. Research excellence is …
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