Criminal Investigation

Entry requirements

For entry requirements, please visit the Criminal Investigation course page.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Want to become a professional crime investigator? Interested in managing serious and complex cases? Our MSc Criminal Investigation course is designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge you need.

How do you go about solving a complex murder case? Or conducting a fraud investigation? On this postgraduate Criminal Investigation course you’ll develop the advanced skills and techniques you’ll need to apply when conducting a criminal investigation. This includes research methods, presenting information, solving problems and working independently or as part of an investigative team.

You’ll discover how to use develop and use the critical thinking and analytical skills required to lead teams of detectives and crime scene investigators in the investigation of serious and complex cases. With the guidance of experienced senior investigating officers and academics you will develop your competence in solving complex problems. This will give you the confidence to design, plan and implement solutions to problems in major criminal investigations. You'll be capable of analysing the potential effectiveness of such solutions.

You’ll also get insights into the very latest methods in criminal investigation. From exposing international human trafficking networks to managing homicide scenes.

Why study with us

• Take control in our ‘HYDRA’ immersive learning suite, used by many emergency services to prepare senior officers to handle major incidents such as complex murder investigations.
• Many of our staff are former senior investigating officers and detectives, so you’ll be learning from professionals with extensive experience in this field.
• This course is available in full-time, part-time and distance learning modes of study to accommodate those currently in full-time work.

Future careers in criminal investigation

Studying our postgraduate Criminal Investigation degree will help your career prospects. Today, you’ll find our graduates work in numerous countries around the world in roles such as:

• Senior investigating officers
• Senior and frontline police officers
• Detectives
• National Crime Agency (NCA) investigators
• Crime analysts

They also work in a wide variety of investigative roles within private companies and governmental departments.

Fees and funding

For fees and funding, please visit the Criminal Investigation course page.