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    Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc

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    London, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £39,200.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £90.00
    App fee

    Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in London, GB. Tuition is £39,200.

    About the program

    The programme equips students with scientific approaches to understand, analyse, prevent, disrupt and detect extremist crime and terrorism. It integrates insights from social and engineering sciences, developed with law enforcement, intelligence and security professionals.

    Focus: both
    UCL ranked 9th (QS World University Rankings) | 1st for Criminology (The Guardian 2026), 3rd for Criminology and Criminal Justice (EduRank 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 26, 2026
    Autumn 2026 (Non-Visa Applicants)
    Aug 28, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min Level 3: Overall score of 100 with 25/30 in reading and writing and 23/30 in speaking and listening (tests before 21 January 2026)
    IELTS
    required
    Min Level 3: Overall score of 7.0 and a minimum of 7.0 in each component

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

    £30,500.00
    Avg starting salary
    £16,900.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL is £39,200 across 180 required credits.
    Is Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL online or in-person?
    Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL is offered in-person.
    How long does Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL take to complete?
    Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL?
    Per the program's published guidance: Upper second-class Bachelor's degree
    What work-permit options follow Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL?
    Post-completion work rights for Countering Extremist Crime and Terrorism MSc at UCL: 24 months Graduate Route (UK)