Crime Science MSc
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
About this programme
Multidisciplinary scientific approaches are rapidly becoming one of our most effective weapons in the fight against crime. This Crime Science MSc will give you the tools and knowledge you need to understand, prevent and reduce crime using scientific methodologies, preparing you for a career in crime prevention.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 1 year
- Tuition
- £39,200 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- September
Entry requirements
Normally a minimum of a lower 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).
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa
- Application fee
- GBP 558
- Proof of funds
- GBP 1,171/mo
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (5)
- Chevening ScholarshipFully funded · Deadline November (annually)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- UCL Global Excellence ScholarshipsPartial funding · Deadline March-April each year
- Charles Wallace Burma Trust Academic GrantsPartial funding · Check official website
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds