Security Science MRes + MPhil/PhD
University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
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University College London (UCL) · London, United Kingdom
Security Science MRes + MPhil/PhD
Doctoral · Social
About this programme
Launch your security science research career with this integrated, 4-year MRes + MPhil/PhD. This exciting programme gives you the skills and knowledge needed to progress to your PhD, and apply scientific methods to investigate some of the most challenging security and crime problems society faces today.
- Level
- Doctoral
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £38,300 / year
- English
- IELTS 7
- Intake
- October
Entry requirements
A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Candidates with a UK Master’s in a science-based subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard are encouraged to apply.
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 (4)
- Commonwealth ScholarshipFully funded
- Charles Wallace Pakistan Trust AwardsPartial funding · Doctoral bursaries: 30 April and 31 October annually
- Great Britain-China Educational Trust Chinese Student AwardsPartial funding · Two rounds yearly: 11 October (autumn) and 11 April (spring)
- Gordon Memorial College Trust Fund GrantsPartial funding · Deadline 2026 round closed. Check official website for future rounds