48 monthsProgramme duration
33,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Security threats and crime are evolving rapidly in an increasingly digital and globalised world. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches and expertise in crime prevention, data analysis, intelligence, security technology, and interdisciplinary methods from across various sciences.
The Crime and Security MSci at UCL is designed to equip you with the skills to tackle real-world security challenges. Taught at the UCL Department of Security and Crime Science—the first university department in the world dedicated to crime reduction and security—you learn from leading experts in a globally recognised centre of excellence.
During this programme, you develop a strong foundation in crime and security, learning key research methods, coding skills, and analytical techniques essential for understanding crime trends and security threats. As you progress, you explore advanced topics such as forensic psychology, policing, security technology, and data science, with the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules.
A distinctive feature of this programme is the emphasis on practical experience. You have the chance to apply for a placement with a company or government organisation to carry out a real-world security-related project. Recent student projects have included analysing threatening letters to athletes, assessing victim support services, and designing an app to report sexual harassment. In your final year, you collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex security challenges, applying techniques such as risk management and horizon scanning while integrating ethical and sustainability principles.
This unique combination of theoretical knowledge, interdisciplinary approach, and hands-on experience will prepare you for a career in security and crime science, whether in law enforcement, intelligence, private security, or policy development.
The Crime and Security MSci at UCL is designed to equip you with the skills to tackle real-world security challenges. Taught at the UCL Department of Security and Crime Science—the first university department in the world dedicated to crime reduction and security—you learn from leading experts in a globally recognised centre of excellence.
During this programme, you develop a strong foundation in crime and security, learning key research methods, coding skills, and analytical techniques essential for understanding crime trends and security threats. As you progress, you explore advanced topics such as forensic psychology, policing, security technology, and data science, with the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules.
A distinctive feature of this programme is the emphasis on practical experience. You have the chance to apply for a placement with a company or government organisation to carry out a real-world security-related project. Recent student projects have included analysing threatening letters to athletes, assessing victim support services, and designing an app to report sexual harassment. In your final year, you collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex security challenges, applying techniques such as risk management and horizon scanning while integrating ethical and sustainability principles.
This unique combination of theoretical knowledge, interdisciplinary approach, and hands-on experience will prepare you for a career in security and crime science, whether in law enforcement, intelligence, private security, or policy development.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
MSci
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Security threats and crime are evolving rapidly in an increasingly digital and globalised world. Addressing these challenges requires innovative approaches and expertise in crime prevention, data analysis, intelligence, security technology, and interdisciplinary methods from across various sciences.
The Crime and Security MSci at UCL is designed to equip you with the skills to tackle real-world security challenges. Taught at the UCL Department of Security and Crime Science—the first university department in the world dedicated to crime reduction and security—you learn from leading experts in a globally recognised centre of excellence.
During this programme, you develop a strong foundation in crime and security, learning key research methods, coding skills, and analytical techniques essential for understanding crime trends and security threats. As you progress, you explore advanced topics such as forensic psychology, policing, security technology, and data science, with the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules.
A distinctive feature of this programme is the emphasis on practical experience. You have the chance to apply for a placement with a company or government organisation to carry out a real-world security-related project. Recent student projects have included analysing threatening letters to athletes, assessing victim support services, and designing an app to report sexual harassment. In your final year, you collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex security challenges, applying techniques such as risk management and horizon scanning while integrating ethical and sustainability principles.
This unique combination of theoretical knowledge, interdisciplinary approach, and hands-on experience will prepare you for a career in security and crime science, whether in law enforcement, intelligence, private security, or policy development.
The Crime and Security MSci at UCL is designed to equip you with the skills to tackle real-world security challenges. Taught at the UCL Department of Security and Crime Science—the first university department in the world dedicated to crime reduction and security—you learn from leading experts in a globally recognised centre of excellence.
During this programme, you develop a strong foundation in crime and security, learning key research methods, coding skills, and analytical techniques essential for understanding crime trends and security threats. As you progress, you explore advanced topics such as forensic psychology, policing, security technology, and data science, with the flexibility to tailor your studies through optional modules.
A distinctive feature of this programme is the emphasis on practical experience. You have the chance to apply for a placement with a company or government organisation to carry out a real-world security-related project. Recent student projects have included analysing threatening letters to athletes, assessing victim support services, and designing an app to report sexual harassment. In your final year, you collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex security challenges, applying techniques such as risk management and horizon scanning while integrating ethical and sustainability principles.
This unique combination of theoretical knowledge, interdisciplinary approach, and hands-on experience will prepare you for a career in security and crime science, whether in law enforcement, intelligence, private security, or policy development.
Admission Requirements
92+
36+
6.5+
93+
32+
1440+
75+
In addition to academic requirements, we will also use your application to assess your motivation for studying security and crime science. We will be seeking applicants committed to studying at the highest level, and who are eager, and able to rise to the challenges presented both by the programme and by a career in this field.
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,535 GBP
International
33,000 GBP
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