Crime Science MSc/PG Dip

Students develop the ability to apply scientific principles to crime control, think more strategically in developing and implementing crime control policies, appreciate the complexity of implementation issues, critically assess the likely impact of planned crime reduction initiatives and generate more innovative Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of four core modules (60 credits), four optional modules (60 credits) and a research dissertation (60 credits).

A Postgraduate Diploma comprising four core modules (60 credits) and four optional modules (60 credits) is offered.

Core modules

• Foundations of Security and Crime Science
• Designing and Doing Research
• Preventing Crimes
• Quantitative Methods

Optional modules

Students choose four of the following:

• Perspectives on Organised Crime
• Crime Mapping and Spatial Analysis
• Investigation and Detection
• Intelligence Gathering and Analysis
• Qualitative Methods
• Cybercrime
• Introduction to Cybersecurity

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project which culminates in a dissertation of approximately 10,000 words.

Teaching and learning

The programme is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, projects, laboratory classes, and practical exercises. Practical work will involve the analysis and interpretation of datasets, and the development of new ideas for solving problems. Assessment is through lab and project reports, unseen written examination, coursework, presentations, and the dissertation.