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Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice

BSc · The University of Cumbria · 3 years

Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice

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The University of Cumbria

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£28,000
SATISFACTION92%
CONTINUATION85%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS80%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 35% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).

About this course

Security, Intelligence and Investigative Practice is a field that has grown significantly in importance as the threats facing individuals, organisations and states have become more complex, more digital and more interconnected. It draws on criminology, law, intelligence studies, forensic investigation and risk management to develop the skills needed to gather and analyse information, manage security risks and conduct effective investigations in both public and private sector contexts. Practitioners in this field need both analytical rigour and practical investigative competence, as well as a sound understanding of the legal and ethical frameworks that govern how security and intelligence work is conducted. At the University of Cumbria this three-year full-time degree offers an industry-relevant curriculum with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning. You will develop skills in investigat

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 15 / 100Welfare and housing associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).