BA (Hons) Security Consultancy

Why study this subject?

A degree in security consultancy will help you develop the specialist knowledge required to excel in this field. On top of your learning, students often have access to current industry experts alongside academic staff to bolster their understanding and professional network. 

This degree is for anyone whose role involves ensuring security protection is incorporated into operations and organisational functions, or those aspiring to move into this work.

You may already have experience and skills in security consultancy or are in general management and looking to add academic recognition to your experience and professional qualifications.

There is also great flexibility in studying this course with our students coming from not just the UK, but all around the world.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

If you’re looking to move into or progress in security consultancy, our distance-learning degree provides a compelling route.

Throughout the course, you will learn from skilled lecturers within the School of Aviation and Security who have a high level of working knowledge based on industry experience. Our tutors will give you the practical, managerial and intellectual skills that will help you to build your security knowledge.

We offer students a supportive and flexible environment in which to develop and be able to apply this with confidence in their workplace. We utilise our online platform, Virtual Learning Environment meaning that all students have a comprehensive student experience whilst learning remotely.

The University has strong links within the security sector and is a holder of the Silver Military Covenant Award. We recognise the value serving personnel (both regular and reservists), veterans, and military families contribute to our business and country. If you are a member of the Armed Forces, you may be able eligible to received funding for this programme under the UK Ministry of Defence Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) scheme – our ELCAS number is 1682.

As a BNU student, you will automatically become a member of Bucks Students’ Union giving you access to a wide range of services that we offer for free. Upon graduation, you will become a member of the University’s alumni community giving you access to a wide range of benefits throughout your lifetime.

What will I study?

The course covers topics from an operational, tactical and strategic perspective, that span individual, organisational and societal levels. Blending the academic framework for consultancy practices, with the security needs and requirements for today’s businesses, we’ll cover the key areas of knowledge you need to get ahead in the field.

You’ll delve into everything from threat and risk, and the security of crowded places, to cyber security, terrorism studies and organisational resilience.

You’ll learn to:

• discuss and critically evaluate a wide range of security issues with confidence
• demonstrate critical consideration of the key concepts and theories related to the development, management and marketing of security consultancy businesses
• apply theory to the practice of strategic management of security within organisations
• evaluate arguments, assumptions, abstract concepts and data to make informed judgments, and explain and solve problems.

The programme culminates in you completing a research dissertation or project relating to your workplace or issues that most interest you.

How will I be taught and assessed?

Designed as a distance learning programme, you can study this course alongside your work or other commitments.

You will receive lectures and study materials online supported by our Virtual Learning Environment, as well as being able to interact with your tutors online using video conferencing tools, such as Zoom, Teams, or Signal, as well as discussion boards. We also provide off campus access to library services, so you can borrow books from the virtual library and access peer reviewed journals as well as access to wider material via our interlibrary loan service.

You will be assessment by a variety of methods, including:

• case studies
• essays
• report writing
• presentations
• dissertation.