Program Overview

Master of Science in Crime Data Analysis and Traceology

The Master of Science in Crime Data Analysis and Traceology provides cross-disciplinary training in the criminological sciences and data analysis. Students develop a unique skillset, combining complementary approaches and areas of expertise to analyse crime and security issues at a time when society is increasingly driven by digital technology.

Course Description

The Master of Science is organised in partnership with the School of Criminology of the University of Montreal, which is the leading department of criminology in the French-speaking world. Programmes offered by the School cover all three university cycles and are recognised at an international level.

Exchanges and Mobility

Study grants may be awarded to students to cover travel and accommodation costs arising from the semester spent at the University of Montreal. Some Master's theses may sometimes be done in a professional environment thanks to partnerships.

Career Prospects

Students develop theoretical and applied knowledge that allows them to identify security issues and problems in an international and multicultural context through a degree course divided between Switzerland and Canada. Career prospects exist in various areas of public and private security.

• Police, law enforcement, and penalty enforcement organisations
  • Public administrative bodies, authorities, and private data collection and analysis organisations
  • Companies, particularly in security, anti-counterfeiting, and anti-fraud departments
  • International (non-)governmental organisations

Alumni move into a wide variety of roles, for example, as an analyst in an insurance company.

Organiser

• School of Criminal Justice
• Faculty of Law, Criminal Justice, and Public Administration
• University of Montreal, School of Criminology

Address

• Secretariat
• Ecole des sciences criminelles
• Quartier UNIL-Sorge
• Batiment Batochime
• CH-1015 Lausanne

Contact

• Degree awarded: Master of Science (MSc) in Crime Data Analysis and Traceology
• ECTS credits: 120
• Duration: 4 semesters, one of them at the University of Montreal
• Teaching language: French. Recommended level: C1. A very good understanding of English is necessary, since most criminology literature is published in English and a few block courses are given in English.
• Admission requirements: Applicants must be the holders of a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science or a Master of Law in Criminology and Security. A different degree or university qualification may be deemed equivalent and allow access to the Master of Science with or without conditions. Equivalence is determined by the School, subject to the candidate's formal admissibility for the Master of Science.
• Enrolment and final dates: Applications must be submitted to the Admissions Department before the deadline. The degree course begins in the autumn semester only. Final enrolment date: 30 April. Candidates needing a visa to study in Switzerland: 28 February.
• Part-time: Possible under certain conditions.

Additional Information

All information is subject to changes. The French version prevails. Only the official texts should be considered binding. Last update: 10 April 2025.