Crime and Data Science

The University of Exeter

United Kingdom, Exeter

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The University of Exeter

United Kingdom , Exeter

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

M902

Campuses

Streatham

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,950 / year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Crime and Data Science

About

You’ll receive technical training in statistical methods, Python and R and learn where data science methods can be applied to research and tackle crime

Run by the prestigious Centre for Computational Social Science (C2S2)

Designed for those without an advanced mathematical background who wish to study data types and manipulation, statistical methods, algorithms and crime mapping

Our broad range of optional modules in your second and third years gives you the flexibility to tailor your degree to your interests and develop specialist knowledge on a range of topics

You’ll gain a full range of technical skills suitable for developing careers within business intelligence and business analytics or applying for graduate schemes offered by law enforcement and security practitioners

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements (typical offer)

Qualification	Typical offer	Required subjects
A-Level	AAB	N/A
IB	34/665	N/A
BTEC	DDD	N/A
GCSE	C or 4	English Language
Access to HE	30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade	N/A
T-Level	Distinction	N/A
Contextual Offer	A-Level: BBB IB: 30/555 BTEC: DDM	Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers.
Other accepted qualifications	View other accepted qualifications
English language requirements	International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.

NB General Studies is not included in any offer.

Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply

English Program Requirements

Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section

Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.

Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills

Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading

Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score

Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section

Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section

Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production

Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore

Career

Careers

The unique combination of rigorous training in Economics and specialist skills in Behavioural Insights makes you an extremely attractive job candidate in a variety of roles across different industries.

Not only will you have the technical and analytical thinking skills of an economist, your deep understanding of human behaviours will also take your ability to influence others to the next level. What’s more, you will gain real experience and add to your portfolio of work through our innovative Applied Behavioural Project, which you can demonstrate to your future employers.

Behavioural insights teams are now common in governments worldwide, big banks and corporations, international organisations such as the United Nations, OECD and the World Bank, as well as numerous consultancies.

Behavioural insight specialists are also highly sought after in marketing, advertising, consumer analytics and product design. This brand-new, premier programme will be one of the first to train you specifically for such in-demand jobs and help you launch an exciting and fulfilling career, guided by experts and practitioners in the field.

As with our MSc Economics, your training will come with many transferrable skills desired by any employers, such as critical thinking, analytical thinking, statistical skills, project management, team-working and communication skills. This programme will make you a valuable asset for any organisations from the start of your career.

Our Careers & Employability team will help you identify your career path and support your route to a fulfilling global career.

Developing your skills and career prospects

The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of support to help you develop skills attractive to employers. Visit our postgraduate Business School careers service web page for more information.