MPhil/PhD Security and Intelligence Studies by Research

BUCSIS has a vibrant programme of active research currently being undertaken in a range of security and intelligence issues, involving both the UK and overseas.

We are always looking for interesting new research proposals, and prospective candidates are welcome to approach Professor Richards with ideas in the first instance, by emailing julian.richardsbuckingham.ac.uk.

Some of our current research projects include:

Muhammad Tahir Mahmood is researching the judicial system, security and intelligence agencies and counter-terrorism in Pakistan under the question of The Role of the Judicial System and Law Enforcement Agencies in Combating Terrorism
Bryony Norburn is working on intelligence history and Bletchley Park, researching the role that women played at Bletchley Park during the Second World War.
Richard Hallows is researching cybersecurity policy in the UK.

Available start dates
Apr 2024
Sep 2024
Jan 2025
Apr 2025

Duration
3 Years
6 Years

Applicants are normally expected to have a first or second class upper division degree or significant experience A Masters degree is preferred

Mature students
Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students

IELTS - Average of 6.5 with 6.0 or above in each component
TOEFL IBT - 79 minimum component scores of Listening 12 Reading 13 Speaking 18 Writing 21 Accepted for Undergraduate level courses or above.
International Baccalaureate IB English Language score of 4 or above will be accepted.