36 monthsProgramme duration
36,800 GBPTuition Fee/year
13 Jan, 2027Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - General
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
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 Science BSc 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 will 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.
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
BSc
Study Level
Bachelor's
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 Science BSc 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 will 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.
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.
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