Masters

MSc in Security and Risk (Top-up - Work-based)

Work-based MSc · Military personnel · University of Portsmouth

Earn an MSc in Security and Risk at the University of Portsmouth through work-based learning. Available to serving and former military personnel only.

Fee£4,270
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<em>MSc</em> in Security and Risk (Top-up - Work-based)
60
Credits
Flexible
Duration
About this course

Why This Course

WHY THIS COURSE

Earn a postgraduate qualification in security and risk while you work, and open career paths by combining your existing experience with master's-level study.

On this MSc Security and Risk degree, you will follow a programme of study designed in collaboration with the Defence College of Policing and Guarding at Southwick Park. You will be able to use what you have learnt in your military career so far to earn credits toward your qualification, and to support that with study modules that will help you find senior roles in the risk and security sector.

You will enhance your understanding of the theoretical issues and emerging practice in the field, with options to shape your study to your interests. You can earn module credits for topics you already know through the University of Portsmouth's Recognition of Prior Learning scheme, and use the MOD's Enhanced Learning Credits Administration Service (ELCAS) funding to pay for your studies. The way you learn is flexible, so you can study wherever is most convenient for you and schedule your studies around your existing commitments.

When you complete the course, you will have developed the skills and knowledge to better meet your employer's objectives, and to support you in your career aspirations.

Please note: This course is only available to serving and former military personnel. Because the course is work-based, you must already be in a full-time, part-time, or voluntary role. This course is not eligible for a student visa.

Programme Modules

What You'll Study

Study the disciplines that matter most, from finance and marketing to leadership, operations, and sustainability, all connected directly to your working life.

Inside the programme

Your Learning Journey

On this course, you will:

  • Choose modules and study topics that match your personal and professional goals, as well as your employer's objectives

  • Develop your ability to analyse problems, research and propose solutions, and make sound professional judgements when faced with the organisational, financial, and management aspects of a business

  • Take part in work-based learning (WBL) projects that form part of your daily workload, which ensure that the knowledge you develop is relevant to your employer's business

  • Develop your learning plan with the University of Portsmouth and your employer, so you can make an effective contribution to your workplace as you learn

  • Have support from an academic tutor specialising in your area of study and a University learning manager who oversees your programme

  • Tap in to the University of Portsmouth Library's electronic resources, which you can access from anywhere with a web connection

Check Your Eligibility

Entry Requirements

This programme is designed for motivated people who are ready to invest in their future. Here is what we look for.

This course is only available to serving and former military personnel.

  • Graduates of the LIBT Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Leadership may claim up to 120 credits of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) from the University of Portsmouth, leaving 60 credits of work-based learning and/or modules to complete. RPL is subject to assessment by the University of Portsmouth and a portfolio assessment fee applies.
  • A degree or equivalent qualification. HNDs and Foundation degrees supported by several years of relevant post-qualification experience in responsible posts may also be acceptable.
  • Applicants are usually working at a professional level.
  • Military personnel and former military personnel who have undertaken training and gained recognised experience at four distinct levels will be able to gain entry onto level 5, level 6, and level 7 programmes.
  • Applicants may be asked to attend an online interview.
  • English language: IELTS band 6.0 minimum overall, with no component score below 5.5.
Awarding Body

Awarding Body

The University of Portsmouth is a public university based in Portsmouth, England, welcoming students from more than 150 countries across the globe. It offers a broad range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programmes, with a strong emphasis on employability, industry collaboration, and applied research.

The University of Portsmouth's Learning at Work degrees at Levels 6 and 7 are approved under the university's degree-awarding powers and comply with the Office for Students (OfS) and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) standards in the United Kingdom. These qualifications are generally recognised internationally, though recognition may vary by country. Prospective learners are advised to check with the relevant qualification recognition authority in their country before applying.

Students have full access to the University of Portsmouth Library's extensive electronic resources, academic skills support, and the university's student community throughout their studies.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this course open to everyone or only certain applicants?
This course is exclusively available to serving and former military personnel. Because it is a work-based learning programme, you must also be in a full-time, part-time, or voluntary role for the duration of your studies. It is not eligible for a student visa. Applications are currently not accepted from nationals of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, or Oman.
How does the LIBT diploma help me progress to this MSc?
Your LIBT Postgraduate Diploma in Security and Strategic Leadership may be used to claim up to 120 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) credits toward the 180 credits required for the full MSc. This leaves 60 credits to complete through work-based learning projects and optional modules. RPL is subject to assessment by the University of Portsmouth, and a portfolio assessment fee will be applicable.
How long will it take to complete the remaining 60 credits?
The University of Portsmouth recommends studying modules worth 60 credits per year. Students entering with the maximum 120 RPL credits typically take 12 to 18 months to complete the remaining 60 credits. The programme has no fixed timetable. You study at your own pace, in your own location, and must complete the full course within five years of starting.
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Ready to lead at the next level?

Submit your application at your convenience. Our admissions team remains available should you wish to discuss the programme in more detail beforehand.