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Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management MSc

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What will I learn?

Course description

  • Develop the practical and theoretical knowledge you need to work in the fields of intelligence, security, emergency planning, crisis and disaster risk reduction and management in the UK and overseas
  • Combine the knowledge and skills developed in an inter-disciplinary programme where social sciences, natural sciences and public and environmental health provide real-life solutions to real-life resilience issues
  • Improve your skills as you engage with all aspects of emergency preparedness, resilience and response across a range of natural and man-made hazards, from terrorism and extreme weather events to public health and humanitarian crisis
  • Combine theory and best practice as your learning includes practical multi-agency exercises, simulations and response structures across all emergency services.

At Derby you don’t just study the theory and background to resilience, through security, intelligence and planning for emergency and disaster risk reduction and response. You will take these aspects into real life situations and develop knowledge, skills and vocational attributes that will give you the necessary experience to develop or enhance career paths in these fascinating areas.

Careers

An MSc Intelligence, Security and Disaster Management opens up many career options, including:

  • Emergency Planning Officers in private or public sector roles
  • Crisis Management
  • Risk Assessors
  • Atomic and nuclear emergency response
  • First responder services (Police, Fire and Ambulance Services)
  • British Transport and Nuclear Police
  • Civil Service

Which department am I in?

School of Law and Social Sciences

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£14,900.00 (US$ 19,313) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

One Friar Gate Square

4-6 Agard St,

Derby,

DE1 1DZ, England

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees
£14,900.00 (US$ 19,313) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Kedleston Road Campus

Kedleston Road,

Derby,

DE22 1GB, England

Entry requirements

For international students

For the MSc you will usually need: an undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in a social science subject (criminology, sociology, psychology, international relations, policing, criminal justice), natural sciences (including but not exclusive to geography, earth sciences) or health (across a range of programmes to be discussed with programme leader), business studies or economics. IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.5 in each module; TOEFL 550 paper based (213 computer based or 80 internet based).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Derby

Students who choose the University of Derby receive an outstanding education delivered by expert academics, and a fantastic student experience.

  • Top 50 UK University (Guardian University Guide 2023)
  • Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality
  • Top 20 in the UK for overall student satisfaction (CUG 2024)
  • Best University Housing UK & Ireland

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