MSci Crime and Security Science
About this course
MSci in Crime and Security Science, a sociology and social policy degree examining scientific approaches to intelligence, crime prevention and security problems. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme spans four academic years and culminates in an integrated industry project. The first year covers foundational concepts through modules such as Introduction to Security and Crime Science, Qualitative Methods, and Probability, Statistics and Modelling I. The second year introduces spatial and digital threats via compulsory studies like Crime Mapping and Cybercrime, alongside optional studies including Forensic Psychology and Security Technologies. The third year focuses on advanced analysis and independent research through Terrorism, Data Science for Crime Scientists, and the Security and Crime Science Research Project. The final year centres on practical application through the Integrated Industry Project, supplemented by optional choices covering topics such as Police use of AI and Technology and Computer Security I.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB (WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology is acceptable in lieu of one A level subject.) IB: 36 points (A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.)
What students say
Based on about 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 60%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
- A degree: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Psychology and Crime
- Introduction to Security and Crime Science
- Probability, Statistics and Modelling I
- Qualitative Methods
- Systems and Problem Solving
- Understanding the Crime Event
- Crime and Society
- Programming for Crime Scientists
- Crime Mapping
- Situational Crime Prevention
- Probability, Statistics and Modelling II
- Introduction to Research
- Cybercrime
- Forensic Psychology
- Professional Development
- Security Technologies
- Project in Investigative Decision Making
- Professional Practice in the Workplace
- Project in Security and Crime Prevention
- Organised Crime
- Project in Policing
- Policing: Theory and Evidence
- Terrorism
- Data Science for Crime Scientists
- Criminal Investigation and Intelligence
- Security and Crime Science Research Project
- Computer Simulations in Science and Engineering
- Ethics and Society
- Environment and Society
- Geopolitical Events
- Science, Warfare and Peace
- Philosophy of Information
- Law for Managers
- The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Perspectives on Clinical Psychology
- International Conflict and Cooperation
- Integrated Industry Project
- Police and the Public
- Models of Policing for Crime Reduction
- Police use of AI and Technology
- Risk, Uncertainty and Complexity in Decision-Making
- Computer Security I
- People and Security
- Philosophy, Politics and Economics of Security and Privacy
- Disaster Risk Reduction in Cities
- Communication, Technologies and Social Power
- Gender in Policy and Planning
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Crime and Security Science at University College London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £48,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of MSci Crime and Security Science at University College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Crime and Security Science at University College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Crime and Security Science at University College London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Crime and Security Science at University College London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.