MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation

Program Overview

This MSc program in Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation delves into the legal and practical aspects of complex investigations, covering areas such as ethical practice, evidence-based investigation, and intelligence use. It is designed by former senior police officers and taught by experienced professionals, offering optional modules and a 100% coursework assessment model. Graduates may pursue careers in various law enforcement agencies, including police forces and the National Crime Agency.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation course explores the processes, legal requirements, policies, and regulatory frameworks that apply to different stages of investigations into serious and complex cases.
• Topics covered include:
• Policing and law enforcement topics such as the management of investigations, the ethical issues and evidence-based practice that apply to investigation, and the use of intelligence in both reactive and proactive investigation.
• Specialist knowledge and advanced understanding of research.
• Optional modules in semester 2, including:
• Cybercrime – detection investigation and enforcement
• Public protection, vulnerability and risk
• Forensic opportunities in investigation

Assessment:

• 100% Coursework

Teaching:

• Traditional face-to-face learning
• Weekly lectures and interactive seminars
• Monthly online consolidation workshop
• Tutor-led elaborations and evaluations
• Student-led engagements, including the presentation of problem-solving exercises and discussion of pre-set questions
• Additional face-to-face or online student support sessions
• Access to online learning and research materials

Careers:

• Roles in the Home Office and non-Home Office police forces in the UK
• Other law enforcement agencies, such as the National Crime Agency
• Career enhancement opportunities for serving police officers, police staff, and members of other law enforcement agencies

Other:

• Designed and delivered by ex-senior professional police officers, police staff, and academics in policing and law enforcement
• Taught by staff with significant experience of senior roles within the police service, including chief constable, head of crime, head of professional standards, and principal analyst levels
• Guest speakers and subject matter experts from other departments and external to the University will also contribute to delivery of the course

UK Full-Time: £9,000 for the course UK Part-Time: £50 per credit for 180 credits International: £16,500 for the course