Programme Specification for the 2019/0 academic year

MA Applied Security and Strategy

1. Programme Details

Programme name	MA Applied Security and Strategy	Programme code	PTA1HPSHPS64
Study mode(s)	Full Time	Academic year	2019/0
Campus(es)	Streatham (Exeter)	NQF Level of the Final Award	7 (Masters)

2. Description of the Programme

The MA in Applied Security Strategy (known as the MStrat) programme is designed to develop the leaders of tomorrow. As a student undertaking the programme you will become a more confident, strategic, critical thinker with the potential to lead on the development and execution of policy and strategy in an uncertain, culturally-diverse and resource-constrained world. The programme will take a sharp, highly-relevant and practitioner-targeted focus. It will draw on the field of strategic studies but – as must be the case with effective strategy - it will adopt an interdisciplinary approach that equips you with knowledge and understanding of the political, legal, social, economic and cultural complexities of enacting strategic approaches to international security. The programme will look in particular at the sources and character of conflict in the contemporary world with an emphasis on the application of strategy.

The programme is highly original in terms of content, design and delivery. Its content focuses on the creation and execution of strategy before and during a crisis: the point where rational strategic theory fails and irrationality, chance and confusion assert themselves. On this programme you will learn as a member of the cohort and experience for yourself analysis and decision-making under pressure. Using strategic planning and crisis management simulations, fieldwork and a range of innovative assessments you will experience and be prepared for real world pressure. You will understand and experience analysis and decision making in uncertain conditions. You will develop a clear working knowledge of the levers (political, economic, legal, informational and military) available to strategists, their limitations and constraints.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

1. to meet the needs of current and future strategic practitioners and anyone who wishes to understand strategy in action.
2. to develop confident, critical thinkers with the potential to lead on the development and execution of policy and strategy in an uncertain, culturally-diverse and resource-constrained world.
3. to create and train experts in the fusion of strategic communications and intelligence to craft policy and strategy in the contemporary security arena.

The key educational aim of this programme is to develop strategic competence among those likely to hold future leadership roles. More specifically, this means that we will equip you with the necessary theoretical and policy analysis tools, insights from practitioners, and first-hand experiences of strategic environments that will help you to better understand the complexities of the actors, issues and events that are involved in the processes of developing and implementing strategy. The course is designed to help prepare future leaders. Each module of the programme aims to develop your ability to explore, execute and exploit the knowledge and insights that you will gain about strategic planning, culture, behaviour, challenges and environments by providing you with opportunities to analyse but also test out and experience how strategy ‘works’ (or more often, does not) in practice. This will be delivered through a range of innovative teaching methods (including role play simulations, fieldtrips, case study analysis, joint practitioner and academic-led seminars and lectures, and special guest workshops) and creative assessments (including portfolios of applied policy work, conference papers, poster presentations, and work-based projects). The knowledge and skills that we aim to develop in you over the course of this programme will likely prove invaluable to anyone who wishes to pursue a career in military, policy, diplomacy, the NGO field, journalism and indeed, any other environment where strategic thinking is required. As such, the programme places a strong emphasis on employability and will provide you with valuable opportunities that not only assist you in gaining deeper knowledge and understanding of the key conceptual, theoretical and empirical issues but also offer you experience in applying these to and in real world situations. Indeed, the educational process does not end with the completion of the programme as we aim to foster lifelong networks of learning and shared experience among our cohorts through sustained group work during the course and continued online collaboration beyond it.

4. Programme Structure

Your MA in Applied Security Strategy is a one year, one staged, full-time programme of study or a two year part-time programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 7 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). The programme is divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The programme consists of 180 credits, divided into modules weighted at 15, 30 or 45 credits. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

The full-time programme is delivered in intensive blocks of teaching spread over three terms though the core taught components of the programme are delivered predominantly across the first two terms. Each of the core taught modules has three phases: a pre-reading phase, a residential taught phase and an assignments phase. You will need to be in Exeter during the residential taught phases when teaching generally occurs Monday to Friday from 0900 – 1700hours and also includes at least two evening commitments per week.. Where possible the field trips are programmed before or after the taught residential periods. The taught modules take place on the Streatham Campus and the majority of it is taught in SSI’s building, Knightley.

Term 1 has 2 x two week residential teaching blocks; the field trip to the Allied Rapid Reaction Corps also takes place in term 1 and dependent on their Exercise programme will be before, after or during Module 2.

Term 2 starts with the London Workshop and is followed by the taught element of Module 3 which is a two-week residential block. Module 4 follows later in term 2 with a two week residential period (the first week comprises MStrat lectures and seminars and the second week is a consolidated Case Study week). This is followed immediately by the one week Simulation and then the Field Trip to Brussels altogether forming one four-week residential period of which three weeks are spent in Exeter.

Term 3 begins with Crisis Watch and Dissertation preparation and is followed by the Field Trip to the Post-Conflict zone (Balkans). The final residential element of the year is the preparation for the London Conference involving a group rehearsal in Exeter and then 2.5 days in London to present as a group in RUSI. The remainder of the third term and the summer is then left to research, writing and submitting your dissertation. The programme in its entirety runs from October to September.

Initially the programme was only offered on a full-time basis but from 2015/16 the MA will also be offered part-time.

For part-time students only: Students will still need to complete all the modules, and must complete the four taught Exeter-based residential modules sequentially. The Crisis Watch module will run for two years and the Dissertation module should be completed at the end of the second year. Field Trips will be programmed with the assistance of the MStrat Programme Director over the course of part-time study. Where a professional student is deemed to have suitable and sufficient work experience it would be possible on a case by case basis, and only with the prior agreement of the MStrat Programme Director, for the student to omit the London Workshop or the Brussels Field Trip if there were compelling work reasons for them to do so. For example, a professional student from the FCO with significant experience of UK Government and Whitehall might be authorised to miss the January London Workshop.

Whereas the MA programme represents 180 credits of which 45 credits will be for the dissertation, students in subsequent years may be able to work towards a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) or a Certificate of Advanced Study (30 credits).

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.

http://www.exeter.ac.uk/strategy/ma/programmestructure/

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules

Code	Module	Credits	Non-condonable?
SECM001	Security Strategy in History and in Theory	30	Yes
SECM002	Security Strategy: Planning, Process and Product	30	Yes
SECM003A	Security Strategy and Resources	30	Yes
SECM004	Security Strategy: Implementation, Adaptation and Evolution	30	Yes
SECM005A	Crisis Watch: Active Strategy	15	Yes
SECM006	MA in Applied Security Strategy Dissertation	45	Yes

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
1. Systematically analyse current problems and/or new insights 2. Distinguish and evaluate the complexities involved when undertaking strategic decisions in changing political contexts. 3. Make informed and independent judgements about how actors plan and execute strategy in real world situations. 4. Determine and evaluate the multitude of factors that facilitate and inhibit the execution of strategy and determine how to negotiate these when they arise. 5. Assess the significance of multidisciplinary and cross-sector concerns and questions for the implementation of strategy in crisis and conflict. 6. Craft effective strategy by developing the intellectual and moral rigour to take decisions and communicate them efficiently. 7. Brief senior policymakers and practitioners on strategic issues and factors and recommend viable policy options.	In the core modules identified above, you will become familiar with key concepts and theories and historical and contemporary issues and debates in applied strategic analysis. The dissertation module will provide you with an opportunity, under the guidance of a supervisor, to apply appropriate methods of analysis to a specific topic to allow you to focus on something of particular interest and to take responsibility for your own learning in a structured way. You will engage in a variety of learning and teaching activities, all of which will contribute to ILOs 1-6 but some activities will especially promote particular learning outcomes. For example: Lectures (academic and practitioner led) will provide insights into current problems and issues (ILO 1). Seminars (academic and practitioner led) will provide opportunities for discussion, debate and reflection (ILOs 1-5). Small group work will promote active learning and team-work including, for example, tracking the development of a strategic case study (ILOs 3, 6 & 7). Special events with guest speakers (lectures, workshops) will allow you to question and interact with practitioners involved in strategic processes (ILOs 3, 4 & 7) Field trips to international organisations, strategic actors and sites of conflict will provide live experience of policy and strategic environments and the ability to witness and empathise with the consequences of strategy (ILOs 3, 4, 6 & 7). Role play simulations will involve experiential learning techniques that allow you to craft strategy for yourself and think through its implications (ILOs 2, 4, 6 & 7). Independent reading and research will promote reflection on taught sessions and evaluative skills (ILOs 1, 2, 4).	Assessment Methods Each ILO will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods to ensure that students are developing specialised subject skills and knowledge throughout the course. ILO 1: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation. ILO 2: Case study analysis in small groups; conference preparation and presentation; simulation participation. ILO 3: Simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation; conference attendance and participation. ILO 4: Simulation participation; essays; dissertation; case study analysis in small groups. ILO 5: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation. ILO 6: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

1. Systematically analyse current problems and/or new insights
2. Distinguish and evaluate the complexities involved when undertaking strategic decisions in changing political contexts.
3. Make informed and independent judgements about how actors plan and execute strategy in real world situations.
4. Determine and evaluate the multitude of factors that facilitate and inhibit the execution of strategy and determine how to negotiate these when they arise.
5. Assess the significance of multidisciplinary and cross-sector concerns and questions for the implementation of strategy in crisis and conflict.
6. Craft effective strategy by developing the intellectual and moral rigour to take decisions and communicate them efficiently.
7. Brief senior policymakers and practitioners on strategic issues and factors and recommend viable policy options.

In the core modules identified above, you will become familiar with key concepts and theories and historical and contemporary issues and debates in applied strategic analysis. The dissertation module will provide you with an opportunity, under the guidance of a supervisor, to apply appropriate methods of analysis to a specific topic to allow you to focus on something of particular interest and to take responsibility for your own learning in a structured way.

You will engage in a variety of learning and teaching activities, all of which will contribute to ILOs 1-6 but some activities will especially promote particular learning outcomes. For example:

Lectures (academic and practitioner led) will provide insights into current problems and issues (ILO 1).
Seminars (academic and practitioner led) will provide opportunities for discussion, debate and reflection (ILOs 1-5).
Small group work will promote active learning and team-work including, for example, tracking the development of a strategic case study (ILOs 3, 6 & 7).
Special events with guest speakers (lectures, workshops) will allow you to question and interact with practitioners involved in strategic processes (ILOs 3, 4 & 7)
Field trips to international organisations, strategic actors and sites of conflict will provide live experience of policy and strategic environments and the ability to witness and empathise with the consequences of strategy (ILOs 3, 4, 6 & 7).
Role play simulations will involve experiential learning techniques that allow you to craft strategy for yourself and think through its implications (ILOs 2, 4, 6 & 7).
Independent reading and research will promote reflection on taught sessions and evaluative skills (ILOs 1, 2, 4).

Assessment Methods

Each ILO will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods to ensure that students are developing specialised subject skills and knowledge throughout the course.

ILO 1: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

ILO 2: Case study analysis in small groups; conference preparation and presentation; simulation participation.

ILO 3: Simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation; conference attendance and participation.

ILO 4: Simulation participation; essays; dissertation; case study analysis in small groups.

ILO 5: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

ILO 6: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
8. Recognise and judge how, and to what degree, the different legal, political, social, economic, historical and cultural components influence how strategy is formed and implemented. 9. Evaluate and apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study and practice of strategy to the analysis of conflict and international relations. 10. Gather, systematically organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of sources to make robust arguments about security strategy. 11. Identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to strategic problems. 12. Structure complex and well-reasoned arguments when evaluating the formation and application of security strategy. 13. Critique, defend and justify intellectual arguments and empirical evidence in support of ones own analyses of security strategy.	These skills and knowledge will be developed across all modules through a range of teaching methods. Lectures and seminars (academic and practitioner led) will provide you with insights into and opportunities to question and debate the formation and application of strategy (especially ILOs 8, 9 & 10). Preparing and undertaking other learning and teaching methods such as small group work, role play simulations, and oral, poster and conference presentations, will enable you to put your learning in class and your independent reading and research into practice (especially ILOs 11, 12 & 13). A dedicated induction will also provide you with training and knowledge of library and research skills and the virtual learning environment. Additional training will then be available to you via elective online activities. The dissertation module will involve core research training too.	Assessment Methods Each ILO will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods to ensure that students are developing academic discipline core skills and knowledge throughout the course. ILO 8: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; poster and oral presentations; case study analysis in small groups. ILO 9: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation; poster and oral presentations. ILO 10: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; poster and oral presentations. ILO 11: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; poster and oral presentations. ILO 12: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation. ILO 13: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

8. Recognise and judge how, and to what degree, the different legal, political, social, economic, historical and cultural components influence how strategy is formed and implemented.
9. Evaluate and apply concepts, theories and methods used in the study and practice of strategy to the analysis of conflict and international relations.
10. Gather, systematically organise and deploy evidence, data and information from a variety of sources to make robust arguments about security strategy.
11. Identify, investigate, analyse, formulate and advocate solutions to strategic problems.
12. Structure complex and well-reasoned arguments when evaluating the formation and application of security strategy.
13. Critique, defend and justify intellectual arguments and empirical evidence in support of ones own analyses of security strategy.

These skills and knowledge will be developed across all modules through a range of teaching methods.

Lectures and seminars (academic and practitioner led) will provide you with insights into and opportunities to question and debate the formation and application of strategy (especially ILOs 8, 9 & 10). Preparing and undertaking other learning and teaching methods such as small group work, role play simulations, and oral, poster and conference presentations, will enable you to put your learning in class and your independent reading and research into practice (especially ILOs 11, 12 & 13).

A dedicated induction will also provide you with training and knowledge of library and research skills and the virtual learning environment. Additional training will then be available to you via elective online activities. The dissertation module will involve core research training too.

Assessment Methods

Each ILO will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods to ensure that students are developing academic discipline core skills and knowledge throughout the course.

ILO 8: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; poster and oral presentations; case study analysis in small groups.

ILO 9: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation; poster and oral presentations.

ILO 10: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; poster and oral presentations.

ILO 11: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; poster and oral presentations.

ILO 12: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

ILO 13: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:	Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):	...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:
14. Formulate and communicate convincing arguments fluently in speech and writing. 15. Exhibit your ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals. 16. Work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation, motivation and effective time management. 17. Critically appraise, interpret, synthesise and utilise a range of information. 18. Develop and display personal initiative, confidence, leadership, and effective presentation skills. 19. Competently use library and electronic resources including databases, websites and virtual learning environments to support learning. 20. Evidence that you are able to work under pressure whilst maintaining judgement and generating acceptable standards of professionalism.	Personal, transferable and employment-related skills and knowledge will be developed throughout the programme through a range of teaching methods. Lectures, seminars and special events with practitioners will offer particularly valuable insights into policy and other working cultures. Specific ILOs will also be met in particular through: Role play simulations; oral presentations; poster presentations; and conference attendance and participation (ILOs 13, 17, 18 & 19) Small group work (ILO 14 & 18) Independent reading and research (ILO 15 & 18). Seminars with academics and practitioners (ILO 16)	Each ILO will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods to ensure that students completing this course have achieved and can evidence the development of their personal, transferable and employment skills and knowledge. ILO 14: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation. ILO 15: Simulation participation; small group work, especially preparing and delivering presentations (including poster, oral, conference and case study). ILO 16: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; poster and oral presentations; case study analysis in small groups; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing. ILO 17: Essays; dissertation; portfolios of applied policy writing. ILO 18: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; poster and oral presentations; case study analysis in small groups; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; field trip participation. ILO 19: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation. ILO 20: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...

...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):

...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

14. Formulate and communicate convincing arguments fluently in speech and writing.
15. Exhibit your ability to collaborate with others to achieve common goals.
16. Work independently, demonstrating initiative, self-organisation, motivation and effective time management.
17. Critically appraise, interpret, synthesise and utilise a range of information.
18. Develop and display personal initiative, confidence, leadership, and effective presentation skills.
19. Competently use library and electronic resources including databases, websites and virtual learning environments to support learning.
20. Evidence that you are able to work under pressure whilst maintaining judgement and generating acceptable standards of professionalism.

Personal, transferable and employment-related skills and knowledge will be developed throughout the programme through a range of teaching methods. Lectures, seminars and special events with practitioners will offer particularly valuable insights into policy and other working cultures. Specific ILOs will also be met in particular through:

Role play simulations; oral presentations; poster presentations; and conference attendance and participation (ILOs 13, 17, 18 & 19)
Small group work (ILO 14 & 18)
Independent reading and research (ILO 15 & 18).
Seminars with academics and practitioners (ILO 16)

Each ILO will be assessed through a range of different assessment methods to ensure that students completing this course have achieved and can evidence the development of their personal, transferable and employment skills and knowledge.

ILO 14: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

ILO 15: Simulation participation; small group work, especially preparing and delivering presentations (including poster, oral, conference and case study).

ILO 16: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; poster and oral presentations; case study analysis in small groups; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing.

ILO 17: Essays; dissertation; portfolios of applied policy writing.

ILO 18: Essays; dissertation; conference paper and presentation; poster and oral presentations; case study analysis in small groups; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; field trip participation.

ILO 19: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

ILO 20: Case study analysis in small groups; essays; dissertation; poster presentation; conference attendance, preparation and presentation; simulation participation; portfolios of applied policy writing; fieldtrip participation.

7. Programme Regulations

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

As well as having a personal tutor you will be allocated a mentor from the world of applied strategy. You will also undertake psychometric testing and reflect on the results performance in simulations to enable you to better understand your own skills and limitations in strategy formulation.

There are induction sessions to orientate you at the start of their programme and there will also be opportunities to undertake elective activities in the virtual learning environment to supplement research and learning skills. Academic support will be also be provided by module leaders. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

The College of Social Sciences and International Studies’ Postgraduate Taught Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students and staff to participate jointly in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision. These committees meet regularly and allow students to contribute directly to the enhancement of educational and other provision at discipline level.

Programme handbooks and other useful information can be accessed via the student intranet: https://intranet.exeter.ac.uk/socialsciences/student/

Other useful information and student resources can be accessed via the Exeter Learning Environment (ELE): http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/login/index.php , which has specific information on library skills, essay writing and research skills.

SSI Network: The Institute will act like a network. You will have access to those who are active in the field of policy and strategy to support your ongoing professional development and alumni will be encouraged to maintain connections with the Institute via a tailored virtual learning environment and invitations to special events.

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.

10. Admissions Criteria

Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

The programme is not subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.

14. Awarding Institution

University of Exeter

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

College of Social Sciences and International Studies (CSSIS)

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Not applicable to this programme

Partner Institution

Not applicable to this programme.

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

MA Applied Security and Strategy

19. UCAS Code

C01H

20. NQF Level of Final Award

7 (Masters)

21. Credit

CATS credits	180	ECTS credits	90

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

23. Dates

Origin Date		Date of last revision

Programme Specification for the 2019/0 academic year

MA Applied Security and Strategy

1. Programme Details

2. Description of the Programme

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

4. Programme Structure

5. Programme Modules

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

7. Programme Regulations

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

10. Admissions Criteria

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

14. Awarding Institution

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Partner Institution

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

18. Final Award

19. UCAS Code

20. NQF Level of Final Award

21. Credit

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

23. Dates

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge