Course Overview
The MSc in Crime Science from University College London (UCL) focuses on how to better apply science to understand crime problems, develop strategies for preventing them, and increase the probability of detecting and arresting offenders. Why study this degree at UCL? The UCL Security & Crime Science is a world-first, devoted specifically to reducing crime through teaching, research, public policy analysis and by the dissemination of evidence-based information on crime reduction. The Crime Science MSc is a multi-disciplinary degree, drawing on expertise in psychology, social science, statistics, mathematics, architecture, forensic sciences, design, geography and computing. Our graduate students come from varied backgrounds; many are practitioners and are encouraged to contribute their experience in and out of the classroom. Careers: Many graduates now work 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. Top career destinations for this programme: Supply Chain Analyst, Sainsbury's, Compliance Manager, Siemens Senior Environment Crime Officer, The Environment Agency Intelligence Analyst, British Transport Police, IT Consultant, Blue Fine Solutions