MSci Crime and Security Science
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.)
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.
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