Program Overview

Financial Investigation

MSc/PGDip/PGCert

Attendance

Full-timePart-time

Location

Preston CampusOnline learning

Start

September 2025

Duration

1 year

Why study with us

• Our course team have many years of practical experience in criminal investigation, fraud and financial investigation.
• We’re the largest provider of higher education in this area in the UK. Our specialist facilities and resources are second to none.
• We’ll teach you to analyse a problem involving the specific aspects of financial crime, then design and implement a suitable solution and present complex information.

What you'll do

• You'll be assessed through essays, presentations and and recorded powerpoint briefings. Those studying for the MSc will also complete a dissertation.
• Step inside our new facilities including a newly built Hydra suite, modern teaching rooms, library and student learning zone.
• Your career path could range from working in the financial sector to compliance, law enforcement or the military.

Pathways

This programme offers flexible study routes, allowing you to work towards a postgraduate certificate (PGCert), postgraduate diploma (PGDip) or a full master’s degree (MSc).

• PGCert – awarded after successfully completing 60 credits
• PGDip – awarded after successfully completing 120 credits
• MSc – awarded after successfully completing 180 credits

Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Research Methods
  • Module code: FZ4701
• Complex Case Management
  • Module code: FZ4703
• MSc Dissertation
  • Module code: FZ4707
• Global Perspectives in Financial Investigation
  • Module code: FZ4722
• Investigating Money Laundering
  • Module code: FZ4723
• Discovery and Recovery of Assets
  • Module code: FZ4724
• Research in Practice
  • Module code: FZ4729

Entry requirements

• Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree
• Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience
• IELTS 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5

Fees and funding

2025/26

UK

• Full-time: £9,450 per year
• Online full-time: £9,450 per year
• Part-time: £1,050 per 20 credits
• Online part-time: £1,050 per 20 credits

International

• Full-time: £17,900 per year
• Online full-time: £9,450 per year
• Online part-time: £1,050 per 20 credits

Additional costs

As part of your course there may be additional costs to consider that are not included in your tuition fees. Most of these will be optional, but some courses have essential additional costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer many scholarships, bursaries and funds to support you during your studies.

• Dependants Bursary
• Carers Bursary
• Sports scholarships
• Alumni Loyalty Discount

Learning and assessment

Our learning objective is to equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to operate as a financial investigator in law enforcement or compliance arenas.

We’ll develop your critical thinking skills in the investigation of financial crime, and your analytical skills when it comes to the principles, practices and techniques of investigation in financial crime cases.

We’ll develop your skills in solving complex problems, both independently and as a team member. You’ll come away with the confidence to make decisions in financial crime investigations.