Crime and Forensic Science MSc
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 52,089 / Year
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    Crime and Forensic Science MSc

    About

    About this degree

    The Crime and Forensic Science MSc provides its students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of crime and forensic science, together with the key conceptual and philosophical frameworks in this field.

    Students will gain practical skills in crime scene investigation, experimental design and implementation, statistical analysis, and data analysis and modelling. As graduates, they will be able to evaluate the weight and applicability of forensic evidence for investigative and court purposes.

    Who this course is for

    The programme is suitable for applicants from a range of different disciplines, as mentioned above, wishing to develop the skills necessary for a career or further doctoral research in this field.

    What this course will give you

    Our Crime and Forensic Science MSc trains students to think strategically and critically about crime and forensic science, equipping them with transferable skills suitable for a wide range of careers.

    The UCL Jill Dando Institute of Security and Crime Science (JDI) is the first research institution in the world devoted specifically to reducing crime, bringing together academics from across the physical sciences, social sciences and humanities.

    Forensic science is a dynamic discipline that is crucial to the investigation of crime, the collection of evidence and intelligence, and in securing justice.

    This multidisciplinary MSc programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain forensic science skills and methods within a holistic crime science framework.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant disciplines will generally include science subjects, for example chemistry, biology, physics, engineering or computer science; psychology, archaeology or geography. Alternatively candidates may qualify for entry if they can offer five or more years of relevant professional experience (for example in the police service, or with a forensic science provider).

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Graduates of this programme possess the skills required for a career in crime investigation, forensic science provision, consultancy, policy-making, and with public sector employers such as police forces (UK and overseas) and government departments (UK and overseas).

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    52,089 / year

    Crime and Forensic Science MSc

    University College London (UCL)

    University College London (UCL)

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London