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Why study this subject?

The field of commercial intelligence is on the rise, generating exciting and varied new job prospects in both the private and public sectors. With global security operations growing in size and complexity, there's a high demand for skilled professionals in this domain. We will help you to channel your natural curiosity about the world around you, teaching you a range of research and analytical techniques to get to the heart of any problem. 

In today's 'permacrisis' world, organisations confront a multitude of challenges, from climate change to cyber threats, geopolitical shifts, and more. BSc (Hons) Intelligence, Security and Resilience equips you with the expertise needed to help organisations anticipate, prepare for, protect against, and respond effectively to any potential threat or risk. 

We are at the dawn of the 4th industrial revolution, characterized by hyper-connectivity, AI, open data, VR, AR, and the merging of humans with technology. This course not only helps you understand the opportunities and risks inherent in this new world but also empowers you to actively participate and make a difference. 

Whether you're launching a new career or enhancing existing experience with academic qualifications, this degree broadens your professional knowledge. It also enhances valuable life skills, including public speaking, research, and critical analysis. 

Looking for additional academic support to build your confidence? Adding a Foundation Year is an ideal choice. This additional year helps you develop essential academic skills, identify your strengths, and address development areas. 

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

Uniquely, at BNU we put our focus on the skills and behaviours necessary to succeed as an analyst team leader, as well as the knowledge. This means that our graduates are equipped to immediately enter fulfilling roles in the intelligence, security, and resilience industries. 

You'll benefit from our strong connections with industry and public sector employers. You'll learn from seasoned professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom. Additionally, we regularly host guest speakers, giving you direct exposure to current industry trends and practices.  

This is a highly practical course with no exams. We focus instead on realistic professional assessments which prepare you for a fascinating career. 

We work to actively help you find summer internships and placements. These experiences provide invaluable insights and practical skills, setting you up for success in your chosen field.  

In today's professional landscape, communication skills are paramount. At BNU, we prioritize the development of these skills. Workshops on public speaking, effective visual communication, and enhancing written and online communication are woven into the curriculum.

As a BNU student, you will automatically become a member of the Bucks Students’ Union giving you access to a wide range of services that we offer for free. As a student you can join the ‘Intelligence, Security and Resilience Society’ which gives you a budget to invite additional speakers, or even run your own events, to supplement the core programme. 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 facilities can I use?

We’ve invested in a range of state-of-the-art facilities across our campuses to support your learning. 

Our library is the perfect place to find the resources you need and a quiet place to study, filled with four floors of books, journals, computer suites, and study rooms. Or, if you’d rather work off campus, e-journals and resources are only a few clicks away using our Virtual Learning Environment. 

Whilst studying with us you will also use our AppsAnywhere web service, which provides access to many of the software applications you use for learning and studying. AppsAnywhere can be used from your own device or a University-owned PC or laptop, from any location. 

What will I study?

This three-year degree is designed to allow you the freedom to build, specialise and apply learning to your own specific interests and career plans. In the first year, you will study a series of core modules to build knowledge that the rest of the course is built on. 

In the second year, you'll develop technical skills with modules such as Structured Analytical Techniques and Research Methods. Specialization options include Intelligence and Security, Corporate Security, Terrorism, and a work placement module.

In the final year, you'll apply your knowledge, skills, and behaviours through the completion of a personal extended project on a topic of your choice. As well as going on a series of visits to relevant organisations to see how your expertise can be applied in the workplace.  

How will I be taught and assessed?

You will generally study two modules per term, building up a good knowledge of the core subjects before being supported to apply this knowledge to more advanced real-world analysis as the course progresses. 

At the core of each module will be regular seminars led by a member of the programme team. Guest lectures from target employers will feature in most modules. 

You will be given considerable flexibility in your choice of assessment topics to support the development of your own individual areas of interest. As the programme develops, you’ll be assessed through group activities, report-writing, some essays, formal presentations, side-by-side briefs, technical skills demonstrations, and reflective portfolios. In the final year, you will undertake an extended individual project on a topic of your choice.