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MSc in Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism

UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This MSc, designed by a panel of academic departments, industrial partners and law enforcement and security agencies, introduces students to the fundamental knowledge, core expertise and advanced, evidence-driven methodological tools and approaches required to understand, analyse, prevent, disrupt and detect extremist crime and terrorism.
This MSc, designed by a panel of academic departments, industrial partners and law enforcement and security agencies, introduces students to the fundamental knowledge, core expertise and advanced, evidence-driven methodological tools and approaches required to understand, analyse, prevent, disrupt and detect terrorism and extremist crime more broadly. Students develop an understanding of how a variety of scientific disciplines and practical approaches can contribute to tackling terrorism and extremist crime. 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, implementation and evaluation of terrorism and extremist crime 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 programme 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.

Optional qualifications

This degree is also available as a PG Diploma with fees set accordingly.

Application deadline

31 July 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 34,400per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    4th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    189 88%

    7th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    91.0 91%

    2nd

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 73%

    67th

    5

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