Postgraduate taught

Distinguish yourself as a high quality graduate

This master’s course is ideal if you want an in-depth understanding of crime and security issues - and how to analyse and prevent them.

A flexible approach to learning 

Our courses are available for on campus study and as a distance learning online option (with the exception of the MSc Crime and Forensic Science, which can only be taken as a campus-based, full-time course).

Our online MSc courses are particularly suitable if you need maximum flexibility in your learning pattern, and can be taken from any worldwide location. They are designed to engage you in a learning experience that is inclusive and stimulating without the need to visit campus.

Scholarships and bursaries 

There are a number of scholarships and bursaries available to MSc applicants in the Department of Security and Crime Science. 

Find out more about our scholarships and bursaries 

Career prospects 

Many of our graduates have gone on to 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.

See our alumni profiles for more information

Postgraduate diploma

A diploma is suitable for you if you do not want to complete a research dissertation but do want to learn all the essential taught material to enhance your understanding of crime and security problems, their analysis and prevention. 

These are available as a campus course or as a distance learning online option for either of the Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism degree or the Crime Science degree.

The online Post Graduate Diploma is particularly suitable for you if you need maximum flexibility in your learning pattern, and can be taken from any worldwide location. It is designed to engage you in a learning experience that is inclusive and stimulating without the need to visit campus.

Postgraduate certificate

A certificate is suitable for you if you are really interested in crime science and related disciplines, but you have limited resources for study at this time. It suits practitioners who would like to enhance their skills and is available as a campus course and as a distance learning online option.

The online Postgraduate Certificate is particularly suitable for you if you need maximum flexibility in your learning pattern, and can be taken from any worldwide location. It is designed to engage you in a learning experience that is inclusive and stimulating without the need to visit campus.

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