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MSc - Master of Science
Derby Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
18 months
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MSc - Master of Science
Derby Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
18 months
MSc - Master of Science
Derby Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
36 months
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This MSc fosters critical insights into the application of these techniques to contemporary challenges in the field of professional practice.
Course description
Key focuses
This course will place a consistent focus on the study of professional investigative practice across the following themes:
Each of these fields provide a base of principles, knowledge and intellectual skills, subject specific skills and transferable skills that underpins the expectation level for the professional practitioner and the postgraduate student.
The MSc Financial Investigation and Digital Intelligence is based on the specific context of practitioners operating under UK legislation, policy and regulation. Most of the principles will be generically applicable to many countries, and the programme will include selected reference to benchmarks for international standards and frameworks for cross-border collaboration between the public sector (law enforcement) and private sector.
Alongside the 18 month full-time route to the MSc which is spread across 3 semesters (autumn and spring semester in year 1, and autumn semester in year 2), we also offer a 36 month part-time route so that you can study at a time and pace to suit you.
Careers
The MSc Financial and Digital Intelligence has been designed to relate skills and application in professional investigative practice within law enforcement and the private sector. The success of candidates in potentially securing employment or further educational opportunities is embedded in the self-directed nature of the programme. Our masters-level candidates are encouraged to pursue (where they are not already employed in a related field) institutional access and collaboration for research as well as possible placement and internship opportunities. The integration between research and practical experience is very important for candidates to express and pursue their interests, whilst developing their skills and access to networks which may facilitate career opportunities.
At least a 2:2 from your first degree, or the equivalent. If your first degree is not in the social sciences or related subjects such as criminology, criminal justice, policing, sociology, psychology and economics, please contact the Programme Leader. We also welcome applicants who may not have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) but who have substantial and relevant professional experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£9,450 per year
Students from Domestic
£9,450 for the full course
£14,900 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£14,900 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.