Security and Crime Science MPhil/PhD
UCL (University College London)
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UCL Security and Crime Science is widely recognised for the impact of its research on real-world crime problems. The Department has long-standing links with police forces, policy makers, academic research centres of excellence and security organisations in the UK and internationally.A PhD with us allows you to pursue original research and make a distinct and significant contribution to your field. Security and Crime Science is a multi-disciplinary subject, drawing on expertise in psychology, ...Read more

UCL Security and Crime Science is widely recognised for the impact of its research on real-world crime problems. The Department has long-standing links with police forces, policy makers, academic research centres of excellence and security organisations in the UK and internationally.A PhD with us allows you to pursue original research and make a distinct and significant contribution to your field. Security and Crime Science is a multi-disciplinary subject, drawing on expertise in psychology, social science, statistics, mathematics, architecture, forensic sciences, design, geography and computing. This is reflected in our students, who come from a variety of backgrounds. This makes the department an interesting and stimulating environment in which to study.

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25 May 21

I think UCL did absolutely amazing especially with everything that was happening this year. The majority of issues that we had were from the government (campus reopening only on..Read more

Entry requirements

Evidence of graduate research experience, for example a Master's degree, and a minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor's degree, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Applicants must also consider whether the Department of Security and Crime Science has the relevant expertise available to offer sufficient supervision in their chosen area of research. You will be expected to identify two UCL academics to supervise your research before applying. Ideally you will have contacted them before applying to ensure they are able to support your application. Following consideration of applications at the department's Graduate Research Committee, students may be requested to attend an interview with prospective supervisors (either in person or by telephone).

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£36,500 per year

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I think UCL did absolutely amazing especially with everything that was happening this year. The majority of issues that we had were from the government (campus reopening only on...
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UCL (University College London)
Gower Street London Camden WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
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