Program Overview

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Course Overview

The MSc Criminal Investigation (Applied) develops your knowledge of contemporary theory and practices in criminal investigation, relevant legislation, and information relating to criminal justice studies and criminal law.

Course Details

Course Structure

Core Modules

• Applied/Advanced Practice in Social Sciences, Humanities and Law
• Dissertation
• Investigation of Organised Crime
• Legal Aspects of Investigating Crime
• Social Research Methods
• The Practice of Major Crime Investigation

How You Learn

Teaching is student-centred to develop your understanding of theory, practice, and presentation. This is a blended learning programme, which involves studying both in the classroom and independently through online tasks and research.

How You Are Assessed

Formative assessment is ongoing throughout each module, either via online tasks or by classroom tasks, offering you feedback to assist you to develop your skills.

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.

Employability

Career Opportunities

Graduates are equipped to work within, or progress their existing careers in, the criminal justice institutions, such as the police, prison and probation services, other investigation-related institutions and organisations, and relevant private sectors.

Information for International Applicants

Qualifications

International applicants - find out what qualifications you need by selecting your country.

Full-time

Entry Fee for UK Applicants

£4,967.50 a year

Entry Fee for International Applicants

£10,000 a year

• Length: 2 years
• Start date: January or September
• Semester dates

Part-time

Not available part-time

Choose Teesside

• Stand out from other job applicants with your higher level qualification, specialist knowledge and expanded networks.
• Improve your project management, critical thinking, research skills, time management, presentation skills and teamwork.
• The median salary for working-age postgraduates (£45,000) was £6,500 more than for working-age (those aged 16 to 64) graduates (£38,500) in 2022.

More Information

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Teesside University Law School

At Teesside University Law School we have over 30 years' experience of delivering high-quality education in the field of law and criminal justice.

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