Overview

The aim of this Security Risk Management degree at University of Portsmouth is to provide a framework for security professionals to reflect on and contribute to practice in their area of work. Its emphasis is on developing researching professionals (which is distinct from the more traditional PhD route which aims to develop professional researchers).

Key facts

Students on the programme welcome the opportunity to enhance their professional standing in their areas of expertise while developing important new knowledge in those areas. They are drawn from a variety of backgrounds including:

Corporate security

Commercial security

International security

Security training sector

Business continuity and crisis management

Policing

Military

The overall aim of the course is to develop security professionals whose work informs, and is informed by, original research in the field. Current research topics include:

Managing complex crises

Securing the oil and gas sector

Security of tax havens

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Professional Review and Development
Advanced Research Techniques
Publication and Dissemination
Proposal for Professional Research and Development Project
Professional Research and Development Project

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

The university accepts applications all year round, but it suggests applying 2–3 months before your chosen start date.

Language

English

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65

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Portsmouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Risk Management View 3 other PhDs in Risk Management in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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91

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A master’s degree in an appropriate subject.

Applicants must be professionally engaged in a security related area.

All applicants will be invited to attend a face-to-face or telephone interview.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

8950 GBP / year

≈ 8950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

6200 GBP / year

≈ 6200 GBP / year

Living costs

Portsmouth

United Kingdom

710 - 1099 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.