Risk and Security Management (Distance Learning)

Program Overview

Risk and Security Management (Distance Learning) BSc (Hons)

Overview

In an increasingly global society, understanding crime and the risk it presents is critical to managing security and preventing threat. This flexible BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management distance learning degree course will give you an advanced understanding of topics that have a critical impact on society. Study anywhere that suits you while developing your potential as a security professional in disciplines such as strategic and operational management, risk management, security management, business continuity management, cyber security, investigations and counter fraud.

Key Information

Typical Offer

There are no specific qualification requirements. We will assess your application on its own merits.

Study Mode and Duration

• 4.5 years part-time by distance learning

Start Date

• September 2025

Course Information

Course Highlights

• Develop academic and professional expertise in the security sector
• Specialise in areas that are relevant to you, by choosing modules that match your interests and career ambitions on topics such as organised crime, victimisation, rehabilitation and contemporary terrorism
• Be taught by leading academics from the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice, including Professor Mark Button, Director of the Centre for Cybercrime and Economic Crime and Dr Nick Pamment, whose team has adapted forensic fingerprinting techniques to fight illegal wildlife trafficking
• Study on a course that inspired an Imbert Prize award-winning dissertation from the Association of Security Consultants, on the topic of the use of handcuffs and restraints in the private security industry
• Have the option to convert relevant prior learning or work experience from previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses into credits and complete the course in less time
• Get a Certificate of Higher Education after 18 months and a Diploma of Higher Education after 36 months, if you're unable to complete the full course

Entry Requirements

BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management (Distance Learning) degree entry requirements

• There are no specific qualification requirements, we will assess your application on its own merits.
• Applicants without relevant Level 3 qualifications will be required to produce a short written artefact to better assist the course leader as to the suitability of the applicant.

English Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Careers and Opportunities

• 96% of course graduates are in work or further study 15 months after they graduate and 90% of those graduates are in highly skilled work in welfare, protective services and housing, as managers, directors, senior officials and public service associates.
• What's more, 93% of course graduates find their work meaningful.
• 10% of our graduates go onto further study alongside their work, and you could also continue your studies to a PhD or other postgraduate qualification, such as our Risk, Crisis and Resilience Management Master's and a Professional Doctorate in Security Risk Management.

What Sectors Can You Work in with a Risk and Security Management Degree?

• The civil service and armed forces
• Intergovernmental organisations (such as the United Nations)
• International charity organisations
• Intelligence
• Law enforcement and local authority
• Security risk analysis
• Crisis and disaster management
• Counter fraud
• Private security
• Information security

Modules

Core Modules

• Essential Skills in Criminal Justice Studies - 40 credits
• Criminal Justice and the Legal System - 40 credits
• Organisational and Security Management - 40 credits
• Risk and Crisis Management - 40 credits
• Research Methods and Analysis - 40 credits
• Global, State And Corporate Security - 40 credits
• Dissertation - 40 credits

Optional Modules

• Advanced Investigation and Operational Policing - 20 credits
• Contemporary Terrorism and the Global Response - 20 credits
• Cybercrime and Security - 20 credits
• Forensic Psychology: Investigation - 20 credits
• Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation - 20 credits
• Organised Crime - 20 credits
• Rehabilitation of Offenders - 20 credits
• Victimisation and the Criminal Justice System - 20 credits

Supporting You

• Personal tutor
• Learning development tutors
• Academic skills support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Library support

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees

• UK/Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and International students – £3,180 per year (years 1-4) and £1,590 a year (year 5) (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students – £3,180 per year (years 1-4) and £1,590 a year (year 5) (including Transition Scholarship – may be subject to annual increase)

Additional Course Costs

• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project
• On-campus events

Apply

• To start this course in 2025, apply through UCAS.
• If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.