Risk and Security Management

Risk and security management is a field of growing professional significance, addressing the threats, vulnerabilities, and management responses that organisations and societies must navigate in a complex and unpredictable world. Security professionals are needed across the private, public, and voluntary sectors, and the analytical and managerial frameworks of risk and security management equip practitioners to assess threats, design protective measures, maintain business continuity, and contribute to the safety of organisations and communities.

At the University of Portsmouth, this part-time distance learning BSc programme is designed for those already working in security or wanting to break into the field, offering a flexible format that allows you to study anywhere that suits you while developing your potential as a security professional. You will develop an advanced understanding of topics that have a critical impact on society, including strategic and operational management, risk management, security management, business continuity management, cybersecurity, investigations, and counter-fraud. The distance learning mode makes the degree accessible to security professionals anywhere in the world who want to develop formal academic credentials alongside their professional experience.

Graduates of risk and security management programmes pursue careers in security management, corporate risk, business continuity, investigations, counter-fraud, cybersecurity, intelligence analysis, physical security, and risk consultancy across private, public, and international organisations. The distance learning format is particularly suited to those already working in security roles who want to enhance their academic credentials and move into more senior or specialist positions. Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in security management, risk analysis, or business continuity.