BSc (Hons)
Risk and Security Management
Developed in conjunction with the private security industry
Course Overview
Why take this course?
The course has been developed in conjunction with the private security industry. It aims to equip security professionals, and those working in occupations with a significant security role, with the ability to understand and apply relevant approaches, techniques and processes from both general management and their own specialist management field. It includes questions of strategic and operational management, health and safety, crime management, public order and customer care.
All applicants should apply as soon as possible to reserve a place and ensure adequate preparations are made for the start of your studies. The latest we can receive an 'on time' application (with all associated documentation) is 6 September 2013 (16 August 2013 for non-EU students). Applications received after this date may be processed, but your course induction and start to studies may well be disrupted.
What will I experience?
On this course you can:
- Explore the issues, debates and arguments associated with crime, control and punishment
- Follow the course in your own time and own home with the support of interactive online learning materials
- Gain credit for any relevant prior learning and experience
What opportunities might it lead to?
Given the broad range of issues considered and the skills acquired throughout the degree programme, you will graduate with a portfolio of knowledge and abilities that supports a diverse range of career development opportunities in this field.
How do I apply?
Complete the University's online application form (not a UCAS form)
The support provided by the faculty and support staff has been outstanding. Whenever I have experienced any kind of problem, they have gone out of their way to help me.
Simon Zammit, BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management student
Key Facts
- Duration
- 4.5 years part time
- Entry
Individual applications are assessed based on their experience and educational background.
Other qualifications- Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands/Isle of Man and International students Year 1 £3,000 and £3,000 plus inflation in subsequent years. Fee Year 5 £1,500
*Please note that all fees are subject to annual increase.- Contact
- icjsapplications@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 3928 - Department
- Institute of Criminal Justice Studies
Course:
BSc (Hons) Risk and Security Management
Find out why our degree in risk and security management is the ideal opportunity to combine work and study that will boost your career prospects.
Structure & Teaching
Stage one
- Studying Criminology
- Introduction to Security Management
- Introduction to Management
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Counter Fraud Studies
- Introduction to Research Skills
Stage two
- Introduction to Risk Management
- Risk, Crisis and Disaster Management
- Project Management
- Research Methods
Options from:
- Workplace Violence (core NHS Security Management unit)
- Anti-Fraud Strategies
- The Fraud Problem
- Frameworks of Investigation
- Investigation, Psychology and Law
- Policing Styles and Principles
- Police, Law and Community (counts as two options)
- Crime Disorder and Justice
- Issues in Criminology
- Issues in Criminal Justice
- Hate Crime
- Substance Misuse and Mental Health
- Youth Crime, Youth Justice
- Penology
Stage three
- Corporate Security
- Internet Risk and Security
- Dissertation
Options from:
- Issues in Healthcare Security (core NHS Security Management unit)
- Private Policing
- Organised Crime
- Interviewing and Evidence
- Gambling and Crime: Fact, Fiction and Recreation
- Criminal Justice and Minority Groups
- Dangerousness and Dangerous Offenders
- Victimology and Victimisation
Teaching and Assessment
You will receive high-quality course materials via our online learning environment. You will also be able to communicate with the tutors and other students through it, as well as present your work. Induction material received at the beginning of the course will introduce you to our online learning environment and the distance learning facilities offered by the University Library.
You will be invited to two annual events in Portsmouth: a two-day induction each September and a study conference each January. These allow you to meet staff and other students, as well as sample more traditional forms of learning, such as lectures and tutorials.
How are you assessed?
All the units in this course are assessed by means of essays, except for the Police, Law and Community unit, where an exam is set. Essay titles are provided at the beginning of the academic year. Unit materials often contain interactive exercises to encourage you to think and write about the issues being discussed, to test and encourage your learning.
You will receive feedback on your assessed essays, which will indicate what you need to do to obtain better marks in your next essay, alongside the criteria against which your essay was marked. As marks obtained in the first year do not count towards the classification of the degree, you will have time to hone your essay writing skills.
Tutor's view
Dr Alison Wakefield
Risk and Security Management
As academic qualifications in security risk management become increasingly important, we are proud to offer a degree tailored to the needs of today's security practitioners from a wide range of backgrounds. Its strengths include a relevant, up-to-date curriculum, excellent administration and support, and a strong, full-time teaching team with acknowledged expertise in the field.
Facilities & Features
ICJS
One of the UK's leading centres for research and course provision in criminology, criminal justice and police studies
Professional Links
Links with the criminal justice sector: local, national and international
Distance Learning
Pioneering distance learning programmes for professionals
University Library
Our library offers a wealth of information
ICJS
The Institute of Criminal Justice Studies was founded in 1992 and has since grown to comprise 50 academic staff and more than 1,800 students. Now an internationally- renowned focal point for the study of crime and criminal justice processes, it draws together expertise in criminological analysis, applied psychology, police governance and management, victimology, penology, risk and security.
Professional Links
Our extensive experience and close professional relationships with the police service and criminal justice agencies ensure that our courses reflect the changing needs of the profession. You will benefit from these links by hearing guest speakers, listening to leading-edge research and being helped to find professional work placements.
Distance Learning
Our distinctive approach to supported distance learning, robust procedures for the accreditation of prior learning and modular award framework not only help facilitate access to higher education but also offer flexible and transferable platforms for life-long learning.
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
This degree has been developed to meet the requirements of the expanding security industry, whose roles are becoming increasingly complex. This qualification will give you the skills required to enhance your professional capabilities and will also help to prove these skills to future employers.
Given the broad range of issues considered and the skills acquired throughout the degree programme, you will graduate with a portfolio of knowledge and abilities that supports a diverse range of career development opportunities in this field.
Career planning
Finding a job is a competitive business, but the statistics show that 89 per cent of our 2011graduates went into employment, further study or training within six months of finishing their degrees.
To make sure you take the right steps on your career path, we’re here to give you help, support and advice throughout your study. Even after you’ve graduated, we continue to give you support for up to five years.
Employers tell us that they want graduates to be able to demonstrate certain skills when they come out of university. Our courses take account of this. We make sure we prepare you for employment through work-related learning, projects, placements and working in simulated environments that are designed to prepare you for the working world.