Criminal Intelligence and Data Analysis MSc
Edge Hill University
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MSc Criminal Intelligence & Data Analysis Masters degree will expand your knowledge of the impact of emerging technologies, as well as the development and use of intelligence and digital media to support criminal investigations and improve organisational insight. You will have the opportunity to study topics such as cyber-crime, intelligence analysis, data science, practical data analysis and digital policing. This is a growing area of business in a range of sectors, from law enforcement to ...Read more

MSc Criminal Intelligence & Data Analysis Masters degree will expand your knowledge of the impact of emerging technologies, as well as the development and use of intelligence and digital media to support criminal investigations and improve organisational insight. You will have the opportunity to study topics such as cyber-crime, intelligence analysis, data science, practical data analysis and digital policing. This is a growing area of business in a range of sectors, from law enforcement to private business. Studying with us, you will master techniques in data analysis and the development of intelligence that can improve organisational decision making and support complex crime investigations. The use of ‘big data’ and new technologies is big business. It is also an area that offers many opportunities in law enforcement investigation and intelligence development. Develop your expertise in information and intelligence analysis, and the use of intelligence in criminal investigations. Enhance your ability to negotiate and debate effectively on issues in policing and law enforcement, specifically in relation to the development and use of criminal intelligence and data analysis. Strengthen your understanding in applying data to support tactical and strategic decision-making. You will also benefit from having access to our dedicated Police Training and Simulation Facility (the ‘Crime House’) to participate in practical workshops and have access to the Moot Court Room.

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47/279
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62nd
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57th
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Jomon
09 Feb 23

The location is one of the vital things for the beauty of the campus, as it is located far from the city, but it is in a town. So, it is free from the hustle and bustle and..Read more

SR
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14 Feb 22

Edge hill university is a really good place to study. With world class facilities and top support provided all through every aspect of student..Read more

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Entry requirements

Graduates from an undergraduate degree in a related discipline (2:2 minimum) including policing, criminology, criminal justice, crime scene investigation, computer and cyber investigation. Graduates from a range of other disciplines will be considered. Relevant professional qualifications and / or appropriate work experience will also be considered in line with the Universitys RPL process. This will allow for recruitment of current police officers, police staff (e.g., analysts, researchers, and intelligence officers) and staff from other law enforcement agencies with significant related work experience. Consideration will also be given to international students with equivalent academic qualifications or professional qualifications and / or experience.

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£9,250 per year

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£17,000 per year

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£17,000 per year

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The location is one of the vital things for the beauty of the campus, as it is located far from the city, but it is in a town. So, it is free from the hustle and bustle and...
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SR
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14 Feb 22
Edge hill university is a really good place to study. With world class facilities and top support provided all through every aspect of student...
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Edge Hill University
Edge Hill University , Ormskirk

Edge Hill University has been inspiring minds since 1885 and continues to live up to its ethos of ‘creating opportunity from...

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Edge Hill University
St Helens Road Ormskirk Lancashire L39 4QP United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ormskirk  0.4 miles away
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