FdSc-Foundation Degree in SRM

SPOMAN

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Gents,
Is anyone in the process of or completed the Leicester Uni Foundation Degree in Security Risk Management as opposed to the MSc and finally taken the BA route?.
I have pondered over the MSc and the long term benefits it may bring but also aware that only a small percentage actually complete it in 2 years plus the time and dedication required especially when starting a new career at the same time. The FdSc appears to be more vocational and more achievable but does it have some clout in the industry?
Any comments or experiences!
 
Hey there,

I'm currently on my last 2 modules which will mean I complete the course by July, to which I intend to go onto the BA in Security and Risk Management then Msc in Contingency and Emergency Planning.

This has took me 2.5 years for the Foundation, as I have been taking several other courses in the meantime-Please refer to my profile.

The 2 years is easily achievable and the administrators are very flexible in giving extensions, should you have difficulty in submitting them on time.

I would say that in my career the FND has helped me immensly and provided me with many opportunites, but then it also comes down to the individual.

You havent said where you want to focus your career ambissions; however most of the people on my course are Site Security Managers, Risk Surveyors, Consultants to Government bodies and Police Specialists.

Feel free to message me and I will give you more information if needed.

Regards,

T
 
I completed the FDSRM a few years ago and thought it was very good. Some minor glitches were resolved concerning the original CD's etc. Great way to get back into the academic route if you have been out for a while like me.

MSC looks great but crikey the cost for one and amount of work. I am now looking to do another sec course and the BA is logical step.
 
I have just completed the FDRSM took me 2 years and was well worth it. When I first applied I asked to do the Msc. The uni looked at my education (left straight from high school with a few A levels, and joined up) and advised the Foundation route, and I have to agree with them. Especially (as willmeg points out) if you haven’t studied for sometime. I would have been out of my depth on the Msc or even the BA but now feel quite confident that I can go on to complete both.
 
I think I am in the same boat. The CSC course has gently broke me back into academia but I think the MSc may well be a bridge too far in the immediate future plus the fact that at almost £8000 I would still have to fork out £4000 with 2 ELC's. I think this is the route for me followed by the BA perhaps.
Cheers fellas
 
I've applied for this course, just waiting for the uni to get back to me now :) I hope I get accepted!!!!
 
Spoman - I considered the same as you. I asked myself do I intend to do a security related degree at MSc level and the answer was yes. So I deceided that to do a Bachelors in the same subject would not be the best use of my time. So I enrolled on a BSc in a different subject.

Hope that made sense - Im in a rush.
 
No mate, Im currently studying for BA in Business Management then my plans are a MSc in Security & Risk Management. The reason Im doing a business orientated course is because Im planning on doing a security orientated masters.
 
No mate, Im currently studying for BA in Business Management then my plans are a MSc in Security & Risk Management. The reason Im doing a business orientated course is because Im planning on doing a security orientated masters.

Hi mate,

Ahh ok I get it now. But from what I understand that the universities state the you're degree must be in a relevant field for certain MSC's, that's what's really putting me off to doing a degree that's not directly related to my subject :S. If this wasnt a case I would do a degree in "Counter Fraud & Criminal Justice" and then an Msc in "Computer Forensic" or "Global Security" @ cranfield. Just trying to find out how strict universities are if you have a degree in a different subject area and are applying for an Msc. Seems like every damn uni have there own standard :( which is not very helpfull to be hoenst.
 
ahh ok that's fair enough then since you're already in the field. Unfortunately i'm not fortunate as yourself :(
 
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