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Tuition USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Degree Postgraduate Certificate
Duration 12 months
Delivery Online
Location United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Security Studies at University of Massachusetts Lowell is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Security Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: Online
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Security Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Overview of Homeland Security
  2. Comparative Terrorism and Counterterrorism
  3. Contemporary Security Studies
  4. Economic Crime
  5. Transportation Systems Safety and Security
  6. Crisis and Emergency Management
  7. Domestic Terrorism and Violent Extremism
  8. Threat Assessment and Risk Management
  9. Criminal Justice Intelligence and Information Sharing
  10. Intelligence Analysis Policy and Practice

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Admission Requirements:

All applicants must submit:

  • An application - Apply Online
  • An application fee
  • A statement of purpose
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test scores, when applicable
  • Resume

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 575 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Massachusetts Lowell directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Massachusetts Lowell

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University of Massachusetts Lowell

United States

The University of Massachusetts Lowell is a public research university in Lowell, Massachusetts, with a satellite campus in Haverhill, Massachusetts. It is the northernmost member of the...

University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months