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University of Lancashire
MSc Criminal Investigation
University of Lancashire

MSc Criminal Investigation

UNIVERSITY OF LANCASHIRE

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Full time | Preston Campus | 1 year | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Criminal Law Forensic Science (Non-Medical) Criminology

Course Summary

Our MSc Criminal Investigation course is designed to equip you with the practical skills and knowledge youll need to become a professional crime investigator, or someone whos responsible for managing serious and complex cases. On this course youll develop the advanced skills and techniques youll need to apply when conducting a criminal investigation, including research methods, presenting information, solving problems and working independently or as part of an investigative team. Youll 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, giving you the confidence to design, plan and implement solutions to problems in major criminal investigations and be capable of analysing the potential effectiveness of such solutions. Youll also get insights into the very latest methods in criminal investigation – from exposing international human trafficking networks to managing homicide scenes.

Modules

FZ4701:Research Methods - Core
The module is designed for you to understand the nature of the scientific method and the techniques in social science research as applied to the collection analysis and interpretation of social and management data. Your project will develop as the module progresses and you will use relevant information from the module to justify the methodology of your case study.
FZ4702:Fraud Investigation - Core
FZ4703:Complex Case Management - Core
FZ4707:MSc Dissertation - Core
FZ4729:Research in Practice - Core
FZ4732:Investigating Serious Crime - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£9,450

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

Entry requirements

Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree with appropriate professional experience or equivalent. Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme.

University information

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The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The university’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024). The university has a student and staff community of around 42,000 people...more

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