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FAQs about the IQ Level 7

Are there any eligibility criteria?
The course is open to all those who operate within the private What is the background of the typical
and public security sectors and typically meet one of the learner?
following criteria: completion of the Security Institute Diploma, Learners embarking on this course will typically be working at a
and five years’ experience working in security management or managerial or higher level and have worked within the Security
a related management field, or a security-related degree and Sector for a number of years working in or towards senior
seven years’ experience of working within the security sector, management, and will have already studied up to degree level.
or a non-security related degree plus ten years’ experience A Level 7 in academic terms is the same level as a Masters, and
working in security management or a related field. Or have therefore learners will be researching and writing at this level.
completed the Security Institute BTEC L5 Diploma in Security
Management. Who is the awarding body?
Industry Qualifications (IQ) are a leading UK awarding body
What is the course duration? specialising in accrediting courses in the security sector and
The course is designed to take 9 months but extensions can beyond. Working with various overseas partners, IQ are
be granted for those struggling to meet deadlines. Deadline evolving as an internationally recognised accreditation agency
extensions must be requested. providing qualifications across a range of levels.
The IQ Level 7 sits on the framework of qualifications in and
What are the modules? around the same level as a Master’s Degree.
This course is made up of 3 modules. Each student MUST
complete all 3 to pass. Module titles are: How much does the course cost?
• Critical Thinking Excluding VAT: £1860 pp
• Conduction Research Including VAT: £2232 pp
• Written Projects – The Dissertation

How is the course assessed?
Learners have to complete 1 assignment per each module:
• Module 1 – 2,000 words (+/-10%)
• Module 2 – 2,000 words (+/-10%)
• Module 3 – 7,000 words (+/-10%)
Leaners will have to draw on their own experiences as well as a
range of texts beyond the supplied reading materials.