Global Security with Investigation (Online)

Corporations, humanitarian organisations and local authorities are all regulated by third parties. Whether you are motivated by societal resilience, crisis recovery or profit-margins, have you considered the specialists who maintain the security of the operation? This online distance learning course focuses on the analytical processes, ethics and skills underpinning professional investigation.

Designed for those interested in protecting communities, uncovering wrongdoing, and supporting fair systems, this course opens doors to careers in law enforcement, regulatory bodies, and private security. If you’re fascinated by societal safety or commercial investigations and want to be the person who finds the answers, this pathway puts you on the right track.

Why study Global Security with Investigation at BNU?

100% Study Online, from anywhere
The ultimate in flexibility, our fully online format allows you to study from anywhere in the world, making it ideal for those balancing work or family commitments, and for students living outside the UK or unable to relocate. You’ll have access to our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and flexible tutoring sessions to fit around your schedule.

High-quality learning resources, at home
Online doesn’t mean alone. Throughout the course, we provide a high level of support through online face-to-face sessions one or two evenings per week and electronically, using our Virtual Learning Environment. Our online learning platform helps you make the most of your time studying and gives you access to expert-led content, virtual simulations and real-world case analysis at home.

Choose your own pathway
In an online setting, we bring you together with students from related pathways (such as Intelligence Analysis and Aviation), giving you a solid grounding in global security theory, structured analytical methods, and cybersecurity fundamentals. At the end of the shared first year, you have the option to change to any of those linked courses.

A degree that opens doors to your career
We aim to equip you with a toolkit that employers are looking for from day one. You’ll learn to analyse complex risk scenarios, present clear security briefs and make rapid decisions under pressure. With an internship embedded into your second year, you’ll graduate with both the theoretical grounding and the professional network to hit the ground running. BNU graduates prove their skills in the field.

What Will I Study?
We start with the foundations of global security, intelligence concepts, cyber risks, and structured analysis. As you specialise, you’ll develop key investigative skills in areas such as terrorism and counter-terrorism, digital forensics, and criminal justice systems. You'll explore the ethical dimensions of investigation work and learn how to lead inquiries across both public and private sectors. This course also places strong emphasis on communication and professional confidence, preparing you to give presentations, assess evidence critically, and manage decision-making under pressure. In your final year, you’ll complete a research project on a topic that reflects your professional goals, helping you graduate with both subject expertise and investigative credibility.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.