Crime Science with Serious Organised Crime MSc

University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom, London

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University College London (UCL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

London

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 34,400 / year

Crime Science with Serious Organised Crime MSc

About

About this degree

Crime Science with Serious and Organised Crime MSc is aninternationally renowned degree, which focuses on applying science to serious and organised crime issues. The programme produces graduates with the skills to develop strategies for preventing organised crime and increasing the probability of detecting and disrupting organised crime networks.

Who this course is for

The programme is particularly suitable for students with a background in science subjects such as engineering or computer science, or social science subjects such as psychology, criminology or geography, wishing to develop the skills necessary for a career or further doctoral research in this field.

We also accept applications from candidates without a first degree if they have five or more years of relevant experience (e.g., in the police, or as a crime prevention officer).

Read about what it takes to study for a Master's at UCL

What this course will give you

Crime Science with Serious and Organised Crime MSc is a multidisciplinary degree programme, drawing on expertise in psychology, political and social science, statistics, mathematics, policy, forensic sciences, design, geography and computing.

Over the course of this programme, students develop the ability to apply scientific principles to gain insights into the structure and operations of organised crime groups, think strategically in developing and implementing crime control policies, appreciate the complexity of implementation issues, critically assess the impact of planned interventions, and generate innovative ideas proposals for tackling serious crime.

Read about what you'll get out of a graduate programme

This MSc programme provides students with a thorough understanding of how science and scientifically-based techniques can tackle challenges in serious and organised crime. This ranges from disrupting the networks within which crime groups operate, gaining insights into their structure, and developing techniques for detecting and mitigating immediate and sustainable reductions in crime.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant disciplines include science subjects, for example engineering or computer science; or social science subjects, for example, psychology, criminology 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 as a crime prevention worker).

English Program Requirements

The English language level for this programme is: Level 3

UCL Pre-Master's and Pre-sessional English courses are for international students who are aiming to study for a postgraduate degree at UCL. The courses will develop your academic English and academic skills required to succeed at postgraduate level.

Further information can be found on our English language requirements page.

Career

Many graduates have built successful careers in the field of crime prevention and detection for public sector employers such as the Home Office, police and Ministry of Defence, or private sector companies with a crime prevention and community safety focus. Other graduates go on to further doctoral research.