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Tuition GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2028-07-18
Delivery On-campus
Location London, UK
Language English

Program Overview

The Crime Science at University College London (UCL) is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Crime Science programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: London, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Crime Science programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

During this programme, you will undertake eight taught modules plus the dissertation. The programme consists of four compulsory modules, four optional modules, and a research dissertation. 

Full-time students undertake taught modules in Terms 1 and 2, with the dissertation commencing in Term 2 and being completed during the summer term.

We also offer a distance learning delivery option.

A Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) is also offered, comprising four compulsory and four optional modules. The difference between our PG Dip and our MSc is that the PG Dip does not include the dissertation.

During this programme, you will undertake eight taught modules plus the dissertation. The programme consists of four compulsory modules, four optional modules and a research dissertation. 

Modular-flexible students should take Foundations of Security and Crime Science first and their dissertation as their final module, but other modules can be taken in any configuration in up to five years. 

The dissertation will commence in Term 2 and will be completed in the summer term. Students cannot start the dissertation during the first year of registration. 

We also offer a distance learning delivery option.

A Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) is also offered, comprising four compulsory and four optional modules. The difference between our PG Dip and our MSc is that the PG Dip does not include the dissertation.

Optional modules

Admission Requirements

Academic 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 Language Requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

The English language level for this programme is: Good

How to apply

Students are advised to apply as early as possible due to competition for places. Those applying for scholarship funding (particularly overseas applicants) should take note of application deadlines.

Who can apply?

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, who wish to develop the skills necessary for a career or further doctoral research in this field.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 24,610 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 11,800 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University College London (UCL) directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University College London (UCL)

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University College London (UCL)

London, UK

University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2028-07-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months