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Criminal Investigation MSc

University of Derby

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Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    One Friar Gate Square

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course description

  • Advance your investigative career in law enforcement, finance, health and safety, social services and many other sectors
  • Develop the skills you need to conduct serious and complex investigations from beginning to end
  • Study for a qualification which reflects the Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) occupational standards
  • Choose two specialist options in areas such as financial and digital investigation and intelligence and sexual offences, or choose a specialist pathway in investigating domestic abuse or investigating child sexual exploitation offences
  • Learn from an influential team of researchers and practitioners who draw upon more than a century of professional experience in investigation

How you will learn

You will study via a mixture of lectures, seminars and group work. Some elements of the course may be delivered via e-learning through group discussion boards and electronic resources, this enabling some degree of flexibility for you to study when it is convenient for you.

There is also a focus on being reflective, encouraging you to think about how the course is helping you to improve your professional and career development.

How you will be assessed

The emphasis is on continuous assessment across the course. You will compile portfolios of work to demonstrate the knowledge that you have acquired. Formative and summative assessment will include written assignments, presentations and group work.

Candidates who are completing the MSc stage will develop and submit for assessment an empirical dissertation research project on a relevant and topical challenge of choice.

Careers

Career destinations for our graduates include law enforcement, finance, social services, health and safety, benefit offices, insurance companies, and many other public and private sector organisations.

If you are already a serving investigation professional, this course enhances your continuing professional development – building on your existing experience and skills – while providing your organisation with new insights into investigation procedures. You will also develop and apply research and analysis skills to the standards of UK higher education accreditation at master’s level. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    71st out of 109 2

    69th out of 101 3

    12th out of 36 1

  • Entry standards

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    116 52%

    74th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    81st

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    32nd

    44

  • Entry standards

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    123 60%

    47th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    78th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.06 76%

    37th

    28

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    135 66%

    14th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    11th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.95 74%

    29th

    6

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