Criminology courses

About Crime Science Msc in University of Portsmouth

f you're looking for a practical, socially conscious way to focus your scientific studies, or want to advance your existing career in the area, this MSc Crime Science Degree is the ideal choice for you.

You'll learn how to harness the latest scientific and technological techniques to help prevent, solve and study crime.

You'll focus on the latest scientific and technological techniques, drawing on developments in the field of science and technology. You'll also get the skills you need to critically evaluate investigations, and choose from Core Subjects like Criminology and Cybercrime, and Specialist Options including criminal intelligence, investigative intelligence strategies and managing investigations, depending on your career goals.

You can choose to study either full or part-time, and either on campus or through distance learning.

When you graduate, you'll have the knowledge and skills you need for a career in investigation or intelligence work, in the public or private sectors. You'll also have an understanding of criminal justice issues and transferable skills which will support your career development. 

Careers and opportunities

When you graduate from this course, you'll have the knowledge and skills to pursue a career in investigation or intelligence work, in the public or private sectors.

Career opportunities include:

• Policing (as an officer or civilian staff)
• Crime analysis
• Probation
• The courts and prison service
• Local authorities
• Academia and research
• Charities
• Private industry
• Financial investigator
• Compliance officer
• Analyst

We'll provide you with as much support as possible in finding employment through close industrial contacts, careers events, recruitment fairs and individual advice.

Academic qualification equivalents

• For entry to our Master's programmes, you will generally need to have a Bachelor's degree with at least 2nd Class Honours to be considered.

  You may be admitted to Master's programmes with a lower level degree if you have work experience relevant to the degree applied for. Find out more about Recognised Prior Learning.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS: A  minimum of IELTS band 6.5–7.0, with no component below 6.0.
• TOEFL iBT: For most of our Master's degrees, you need a score of 91 with a minimum of:20 in Reading 19 in Listening 21 in Speaking 20 in Writing.
• PTE:  At least 61 points, with a minimum of 54 in each component

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