MSc Artificial Intelligence in Cybercrime and Criminal Justice at University of West London

Programme overview

The MSc Artificial Intelligence in Cybercrime and Criminal Justice combines criminology, law, computing and cybersecurity to address the growing demand for AI expertise in policing, digital security, and crime prevention. This Level 7 course is designed to equip you with both the technical skills and ethical insights necessary to responsibly apply AI within the criminal justice system. Benefits from studying this Artificial Intelligence course include: taught by lecturers with industry experience The curriculum culminates in a dissertation that allows you to apply your learning to real-world challenges.

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This Level 7 MSc Artificial Intelligence in Cybercrime and Criminal Justice qualification aims to equip both recent graduates and professionals to lead the transformation of criminal justice in an AI-driven world. From covering fields such as criminology, law, digital forensics, and security, you will develop technical, analytical and independent research skills and enhance your future career options. Modules include: Research Methodology; Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice; Fundamentals of Cyber Security; Machine Learning; Responsible AI; Cybercrime and Internet Policing.

Career pathways

If you would like to specialise further in an area of particular interest, please see the options for doctoral study . Job roles include: Various roles within cybercrime units in the police; Positions in digital intelligence within police forces; Analyst in cybersecurity firms.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should have an honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university or equivalent with appropriate criminology or legal content. Applicants with relevant experience or training, normally from within the work environment will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Find out more about our processes for recognising previous experience . We look for students who show enthusiasm and a passion for the subject through previous study or professional experience. IELTS 6.5 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement of 6.5 overall score for IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,200 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/how-apply-postgraduates

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