Criminal Investigation MSc

Program Overview

The Criminal Investigation MSc at Teesside University equips students with advanced knowledge and skills in modern criminal investigation theory and practices. Through a combination of core modules, a dissertation, and blended learning, graduates gain the expertise to contribute to policy-making and progress careers in criminal justice institutions or related fields. The program emphasizes practical investigative guidance, legal aspects, and research skills, preparing students for senior investigating officer roles or enhancing their understanding in the criminal justice sector.

Program Outline

Criminal Investigation MSc - Teesside University

Degree Overview:

• Develops knowledge of modern criminal investigation theory and practices.
• Covers relevant legislation and information relating to criminal justice studies and criminal law.
• Student-centered teaching and assessment allow tailoring studies to personal or professional interests.
• Dissertation module enables extended research in a relevant area related to your interests or career requirements.
• Modules focus on practical investigative guidance and procedures, and current perspectives and requirements in law.
• Teaching team draws on their specific research interests to deliver enhanced knowledge and appreciation of the module content.
• Develops recognized subject-specific knowledge and understanding, cognitive, intellectual, practical, professional, and generic key skills and qualities.
• Equips graduates to contribute to and inform policy-making decisions in their chosen sector.

Outline:

• Course structure:
Full-time and Part-time options available.
• Core modules:
• Research Methods and Dissertation
• Investigation of Organised Crime
• Legal Aspects of Investigating Crime
• The Practice of Major Crime Investigation
• Dissertation:
Allows students to conduct research on a criminological topic of their choice.
• **Modules offered may vary.

Assessment:

• Formative assessment:
Ongoing throughout each module, offering feedback to assist students in developing their skills.
• Summative assessment:
Essays, presentations, group work, research projects, and unseen examinations.
• Dissertation:
Demonstrates research and enquiry skills in a specialized area of investigation.

Teaching:

• Student-centered:
Develops understanding of theory, practice, and presentation.
• Blended learning:
Combines classroom and online learning.
• **High levels of personal responsibility and self-direction.

• **Develops complex knowledge, theory, and concepts appropriate for postgraduate studies.

Careers:

• **Graduates are equipped to work within or progress existing careers in criminal justice institutions.

• Police
• Prison and probation services
• Other investigation-related institutions and organizations
• Relevant private sectors.

Other:

• **£2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship available.

• **Study this degree to gain the skills and knowledge of a senior investigating officer.

• **Develop transferable problem-solving and analytical skills.

• **Appreciation of alternative views and beliefs is encouraged.

• **Enhances understanding for those already working in the Criminal Justice Sector.

• **Develops a professional and in-depth appreciation of investigation for those not already in the field.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• Full-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £6,710 a year
• Fee for international applicants
£17,000 a year
• Part-time
2024/25 entry Fee for UK applicants £750 for each 20 credits