Overview

About this degree

Students develop an understanding of how science, engineering and a variety of professional disciplines can contribute to tackling organised crime and terrorism. By the end of the programme, they will be able to apply appropriate scientific principles and methods to security problems, think strategically to develop and implement countermeasures, and appreciate the complexity involved in the design and implementation of organised crime and terrorism threat-reduction technologies.

Careers

This unique linking of organised crime and terrorism, and the study of methodologies that can practically tackle both of these areas, means that this MSc holds appeal for employers across a broad range of industries.

Employability

This Countering Organised Crime and Terrorism programme from the University College London equips students with the knowledge to develop operational strategies to counter organised crime and terrorism. This unique linking of organised crime and terrorism, and the study of methodologies that can practically tackle both of these areas, means that this MSc holds appeal for employers across a broad range of industries.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Perspectives on Organised Crime

Perspectives on Terrorism

Foundations of Security and Crime Science

Designing and Doing Research

Quantitative Methods

Qualitative Methods

Crime Mapping and Spatial Analysis

Investigation and Detection

Cybercrime

Intelligence Gathering and Analysis

Risk and Contingency Planning

Prevention and Disruption

Horizon Scanning

Terrorism (UCL Political Science, not available for distance learning students)

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

We recommend you apply as soon as possible. The programme may remain open if places are still available and will be closed as soon as it's full or by 30 June.

Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Terrorism & Security View 148 other Masters in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Normally, a minimum of an upper 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 (e.g. engineering or computer science) or social science subjects (e.g. psychology, criminology or geography).

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.

The English language level for this programme is: Good

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

32100 GBP / year

≈ 32100 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

16100 GBP / year

≈ 16100 GBP / year

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

About this degree

Careers

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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