The BSc Crime and Data Science at the University of Exeter equips you to address complex societal challenges by merging analytical rigour with an understanding of criminal behaviour. In an era where data is pivotal, this undergraduate degree is designed for those eager to explore how data science methodologies can be applied to research, understand, and mitigate crime. You will gain foundational knowledge in social data analysis, programming for the social sciences, and core criminology principles, preparing you for a field that demands both technical proficiency and critical insight into social issues.
This full-time, three-year on-campus programme offers a dynamic learning experience, blending compulsory modules in data analysis and social science with a wide array of optional courses in criminology and related fields. You will develop practical skills through programming, statistical methods, and spatial analysis, culminating in a significant quantitative dissertation in your final year. You will graduate with a versatile skill set, ready for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, policy analysis, or further postgraduate study, empowered to make informed decisions in data-driven environments.