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Intelligence and Security Studies PhD

Intelligence and Security Studies PhD

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Full time | Brunel University London | 3 years | JAN

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

JAN

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

Subject areas

Security

Course Summary

The Brunel's Centre for Intelligence and Security Studies Team conduct research in most areas connected with intelligence organisation, management, and analysis. Members of BCISS from other departments contribute to research in fields such as law (which governs the intelligence enterprise in Britain and other democratic states), engineering (which builds the tools used for collection) and cryptography (which protects our secrets). Within the Politics and History team at BCISS, expertise - Political sociology as it applies to institution-building and organisational design of intelligence agencies and communities, Theories of ‘intelligence culture and the practice of intelligence around the world, Military doctrine of intelligence, with a focus on UK practices, Analytical methods: the tools and practices of intelligence analysts, Intelligence history: how states have organised and practised intelligence in the period since the bureaucratisation of intelligence, and earlierCareers and your futureYou will receive tailored careers support during your PhD and for up to three years after you complete your research at Brunel. We encourage you to actively engage in career planning and managing your personal development right from the start of your research, even (or perhaps especially) if you don't yet have a career path in mind. Our careers provision includes online information and advice, one-to-one consultations and a range of events and workshops. The Professional Development Centre runs a varied programme of careers events throughout the academic year. These include industry insight sessions, recruitment fairs, employer pop-ups and skills workshops.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£4,786

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£21,260

Entry requirements

The general University entrance requirement for registration for a research degree is normally a First or Upper Second Class Honours degree (1st or 2:1).

University information

Brunel University of London, founded in 1966, is a leading technology university renowned for its education and research, as well as its spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. Based in a single, leafy campus in west London, it provides outstanding sports facilities, easy access to central London, and a friendly, vibrant, and strikingly international community. Research forms the foundation of its teaching. Brunel University of London...more

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