Defence and Security

Course structure There are two course structures for you to choose from to study our specialist, sector-facing master’s courses. You can select a course shown on pages 6 to 15 – the typical course structure for this format is shown below. Alternatively customise your degree in our Defence and Security Programme which you can read about on pages 16 to 21. The below diagram is not indicative of all courses. Please check your course structure on our website for more detailed information, including the weight of each phase and full- or part-time course structure variations.

A diverse learning experience, providing the knowledge you need to excel in your chosen field.

An independent and original investigation which is related to a specific area of the syllabus.

Taught programme

Individual thesis

60%

40%

80 credits, 800 hours

120 credits, 1,200 hours

Completion

Registration

200 credits, 2,000 hours