Compulsory

The aim of this module is for students to produce an original critical piece of research in security studies, using appropriate theoretical material, research methodologies and skills in data analysis, interpretation and writing-up.

Optional

The module will enable students to develop a critical understanding of the processes and mechanisms available to governments to respond and manage crisis at different levels. The module will introduce students to the key theories, concepts and applications of the emerging field of crisis management. It has been designed to foster students' capacity to critically analyse and apply this knowledge to a diverse range empirical cases and sites.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the academic skills to understand urban warfare and security and to explain and advise on the challenges posed by war in 21st century cities.

The aim of this module is to provide students with the academic skills to understand the contemporary challenges faced by the intelligence community.

The module aims to empower students with skills to solve national security and defence problems and to increase student awareness and familiarity with the type of work undertaken across the UK defence and intelligence community.

The aim of the module is to equip students with knowledge and critical understanding of social science methodologies including issues of research design and ethics. The module introduces students to principles of research design and of data collection and analysis in selected research methods and develops students ability and skills to apply these methods rigorously and reflexively in research practice.