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Security and Crime Science

Institution
University of Waikato
Qualifications
MSCS
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Entry requirements

There are five ways you can gain admission to the University of Waikato.

NCEA University Entrance
Admission at entrance level
Discretionary entrance
University Entrance prior to 2015
Special admission.

Months of entry

March, July

Course content

Learn how to manage real-world crime issues and develop analytical and creative methods to improve security in an ever-changing society.

Want to make a real difference to society? With the Master of Security and Crime Science, you will develop the skills required to become a leader in the security, intelligence and crime-prevention areas in the public and private sectors.
You will combine skills from different disciplines such as Statistics, Computer Science, Geographic Information Systems, Population Studies, Psychology and Management. You'll develop analytical and creative methods to tackle real-world crime, and improve security in an ever-changing society.
This degree will provide a pathway to a career in policy development, crime or accident detection and analysis in both the public and private sectors. The skills you gain from the degree will enable you to promote and enhance security and community safety.

Information for international students

International students are required to meet the English language requirements for admission into Graduate and Postgraduate qualifications with an IELTS (academic stream) overall score of at least 6.5 with at least 6.0 in every band OR successfully complete The University of Waikato College Level 8 Certificate of Attainment in Academic English with a B grade or higher OR a TOEFL iBT score of 90 (with a writing score of 21). International students can email international@waikato.ac.nz for more information or help with the application process.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSCS
    full time
    18 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
School of Arts and School of Social Sciences
Email
alpss@waikato.ac.nz
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