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MA Investigative Management

Develop your skills and be part of the future of the police. Bring a high level of professionalism to investigation. Qualify for more senior roles within the police.

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Course codeCID952
Duration2 years
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LocationOn campus

Course summary

MA Investigative Management is for investigative professionals looking to advance their careers. The course covers topics across leadership and management in investigative practice. It has been developed in collaboration with senior police representatives, addressing current sector needs. You'll develop your existing knowledge and blend academic theory with real-world experience.

You’ll explore investigative management through a work-based lens, supported by staff with extensive experience in the field. The completion of a dissertation allows you to focus on areas that match your career goals and research interests.

At the end of the course, you’ll have an industry-specific postgraduate degree that will qualify you for more senior roles in investigative practice and policing environments.

Why Sunderland for Policing and Investigation

Jesse

The course content is contemporary and relevant to anyone looking to develop as an investigative manager. The degree has given me confidence in myself, an academic voice, and the network to make a positive contribution to my field.

Jesse

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What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Postgraduate module credits should total 180. If optional modules are available alongside core modules on your course, you should choose an amount that totals 180 credits.

How you'll learn

This is a flexible course that allows you to fit studying around your work commitments.

Teaching is via lectures, workshops, and self-study. Assessments are through coursework, a research proposal (in written and presentation form), and your dissertation.

Throughout your studies, you'll receive one-on-one guidance and support from academic staff and professionals with practical experience in investigation.

The course module dates are:

  • 12–13 February 2025
  • 4–5 June 2025
  • 15–16 October 2025
  • 14–15 January 2026.

Entry requirements

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UK students

Current students

Current undergraduate students of the University of Sunderland, please use this apply link.

Please note, part-time courses aren't available to international students who require a Student visa to study in the UK.

Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.