Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree)
University of Portsmouth
Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime (Dual Degree)
Course Summary
Do you have an interest in international security, technology and the causes of modern crime? Do you want to use the latest criminal investigation techniques to protect society against cybercriminals and terrorists?
On this Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime dual degree, you'll:
- Explore the evolving area of international terrorism and cybercrime
- Develop foundational knowledge in crime and criminal justice
- Examine theories, processes and models for managing the risks and threats of terrorism and cybercrime
- Learn about the methodologies and strategies security and law enforcement and intelligence agencies use to fight terrorism and cybercrime
- Examine current practices and immerse yourself the latest research into new forms of crime
- You'll be based in Portsmouth and spend a year studying in Australia at Edith Cowan University, experiencing another culture and gaining an international perspective that will help you stand out when you embark on your career.
When you complete the course successfully, you'll be armed with the latest knowledge and skills, allowing you to start a career in the intelligence and international security sectors.
**Advantages of dual degrees**
This course is a dual degree (also known as a double degree).
When you complete the course successfully, you'll have 2 degrees:
- BSc (Hons) Counter Terrorism, Intelligence and Cybercrime from University of Portsmouth
- BSc Cybercrime, Security and Intelligence from Edith Cowan University
Dual degrees allow you to achieve 2 degrees in 3.5 or 4 years rather than 6 years. You'll benefit from a global education experience and the high-calibre teaching expertise, latest research and modern facilities at 2 universities. You'll also develop a more comprehensive knowledge of counter terrorism, intelligence and cybercrime than on a single degree and gain an understanding of different cultures, which helps you work more effectively with people from different backgrounds.
All of this helps you stand out in a competitive job market after you graduate.
**Location – Portsmouth and Perth, Australia**
You'll be based in Portsmouth in years 1 and 2, and for 6 months at the end of the course. You'll spend year 3 in Perth, Western Australia at Edith Cowan University.
You'll get support with travel arrangements, visas, finding accommodation and accessing loans and other funding that can help pay for your study and living costs when you're in Australia.
Edith Cowan University is one of the top 100 young universities in the world one of the top 100 universities in the Asia-Pacific regions (Times Higher Education 2019 and 2020). The Good Universities Guide 2021 gives the University 5 out of 5 stars for its learner resources, student support, teaching quality and overall experience.
Like Portsmouth, Perth offers a mix of city and outdoor living. It's a great base for exploring Western Australia and beyond.
**What you'll experience**
On this course, you'll:
- Get a grounding in criminology and criminal justice, providing a foundation for your degree and career
- Spend 1 year studying at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Western Australia
- Develop knowledge and skills that intelligence services employers value in specialist areas such as intelligence analysis, physical security, online terrorism, cyberlaw and cybersecurity, international security, radicalisation and extremism
- Get practical experience in computing labs while you explore fields such as network security and digital forensics
- Put what you learn into practice by providing advice to businesses in our Cybercrime Awareness Clinic.
- Learn from cybercrime, policing, criminology, intelligence and counter terrorism experts, whose research projects are informing the future of security-related disciplines
- Develop transferable teamwork, decision making, communication and time management skills
Course Details - Modules
Modules (indicative)
Year 1 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules:
Understanding Criminology
Essential Skills for Criminologists
Criminal Justice
Cyberspace, Subculture and Online Deviance
Introduction to Digital Forensic Investigations
Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 2 (at Portsmouth)
Core modules:
Cyberlaw Governance and Human Rights
Questioning Criminology
Researching Criminology
Optional modules:
Forensics Fundamentals
Foundations of Economic Crime
Hate Crime
Institution-Wide Language Programme (IWLP)
Key Issues in Criminal Justice
Learning from Experience
Missing Persons: Issues and Investigation
Community Justice
The Dark Web: Threats, Freedoms and Responses
Victims of Crime
Crimes of the Powerful
Cybercrime Clinic
Forensic Investigations
Fundamentals of Forensic Investigation
Global, State and Corporate Security
Learning from Experience
Online Activism, Cyberterrorism and Cyberwarfare
Penology and Prison
Policing and Society
Principles of Economic Crime Investigation
Wildlife crime: Threats and Response
Youth crime, youth justice
Year 3 (at Edith Cowan University)
Core modules:
Applied Intelligence
Physical Security
Counter Intelligence
Counterterrorism
Intelligence Foundations
Terrorism and International Security
Radicalism and Political Extremism
Intelligence Analysis
There are no optional modules in this year.
Year 4 (at Portsmouth – 6 months)
Dissertation
Cybersecurity: Theory and Practice
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed through:
Reports
Essays
Annotated bibliographies
Case study work
Project plans
Presentations
You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
L312
Institution code:
P80
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
120-136 points from 3 A levels or equivalent.
120-136 points from 3 A levels or equivalent.
Not Accepted
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
122-138 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma.
120-136 Tariff points.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
29 points from the IB Diploma, with 664 at Higher Level - 31 points from the IB Diploma, with 774/765 at Higher Level.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic
54.0
An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)
79.0
79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015.
An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE
Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
0%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
**Undergraduate fees for 2022 entry will be available shortly.**
For further fee information please visit https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance
Provider information
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP
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