Postgraduate taught

The UCL Department of Security and Crime Science offers a number of courses that have been designed to suit not only your research or professional interests, but also the time and resources that you have available during your studies

Open Evening

Attend our MSc open evening on 23 February, 2023 at 6pm at UCL or online to hear from the programme convenors about the course details and how to apply for the bursary scholarships we have available this year. Click here to register.

MSc courses

A master’s course is suitable for you if you want to distinguish yourself as a high quality graduate with a detailed understanding of crime and security problems, their analysis and prevention. Students undertaking these courses produce a piece of original research in the form of a dissertation.

These are available as a campus course 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).

The online MSc 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. More details about distance learning can be found by clicking here.

Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc

This MSc introduces students to the fundamental knowledge, expertise and evidence-driven methodological tools required to understand, analyse, prevent, disrupt and detect extremist crime and terrorism

Crime and Forensic Science MSc

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

Crime Science MSc

This MSc provides students with a thorough understanding of how science and scientifically based techniques can deliver immediate and sustainable reductions in crime

Policing MSc

The MSc in Policing is aimed at police and law enforcement professionals wishing to become future leaders and managers

Scholarships and bursaries

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

Security and Crime Science modules available for other students

UCL Security and Crime Science offers a range of postgraduate modules to students studying in other UCL departments

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.

For more information please visit the UCL Prospectus or contact us at scs-admissions@ucl.ac.uk.