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Criminal Investigation MSc

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Full time | Teesside University Middlesbrough | 1 year | JAN-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Criminal Law Criminology Forensic Science (Non-Medical)

Course Summary

The MSc Criminal Investigation develops your knowledge of contemporary theory and practices in criminal investigation, relevant legislation, and information relating to criminal justice studies and criminal law. The student-centred nature of teaching and assessment allows you to tailor your studies to your own areas of personal or professional interests. The dissertation module particularly enables extended research in a related area specific to your interests or career requirements. Course modules focus both on practical investigative guidance and procedures, and current perspectives and requirements in law. The teaching team draw on their specific research interests to deliver enhanced knowledge and appreciation of the module content. You develop recognised subject specific knowledge and understanding, cognitive, intellectual, practical, professional and generic key skills and qualities, which have a directly beneficial effect on future employability, whether in the legal profession or in subject-related disciplines, including academia. You will be equipped to contribute to and inform policy making decisions in your chosen sector.

Modules

You gain awareness and skills in research and evaluation, and your ability to integrate, synthesise and critique criminological content, concepts and research methodologies in the production of a research-based dissertation. You complete a piece of empirical or theoretical research and write a dissertation on a criminological topic of your choice.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£7,710

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,000

Entry requirements

You should have at least a second-class honours degree in a relevant field. However, anyone with relevant professional qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered.