MSc Criminal Investigation (Applied)

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.

For general information please see our overview of entry requirements

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Applied/Advanced Practice in Social Sciences, Humanities and Law

This module allows you to demonstrate learning and gain experience in the workplace. You secure your own work experience with the support of the course team and identify and apply learning directly to a specific work-related project

Dissertation

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.

Investigation of Organised Crime

This module explores organised crime and its investigation by drawing on a number of sources. Relevant literature is supported by academic specialists in the investigation of organised crime and its support. You will critically analyse UK police investigative practices and those in other countries as well as the varying governmental responses internationally.
You are assessed by 4,000-word essay.

Legal Aspects of Investigating Crime

You enhance your understanding of the sources of English law and the structure of the English legal system, and you begin to consider how the English legal system provides for the investigation of criminal acts. You are assessed by a group presentation and a 3,000-word essay.

Social Research Methods