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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.
The MA Investigative Management degree is ideal for professionals seeking to advance their careers by studying leadership and management in the context of work-based investigative practice.
This investigation course has been designed in collaboration with senior police representatives to enhance your intellectual capability and professional practice in relation to how investigations are led, managed and delivered.
By its nature, this cross-disciplinary investigation course has a substantive professional experience component. Throughout your studies you will be supported by academic staff, as well as various professionals with practical experience of investigation. With a clear focus on merging theory and practice, you will gain a deeper understanding of investigative management in the context of real-world experience(s) and professional practice(s).
This investigation course includes a dissertation module which allows you to tailor your studying to suit your career needs and research interests.
MA Investigative Management is taught via lectures, workshops and self-study.
Your progress will be assessed with coursework, a research proposal (in written and presentation form) and your dissertation.
Throughout your studies, you will receive one on one guidance and support from academic staff and professionals with practical experience of investigation.
The course module dates are:
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To apply for this course you need to be at least one of the following:
If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.
The total fee for this course is £5,300 (£2,650 per year).
Please note, part-time study isn't available to international students.
If you currently serve (or have recently served) within the Armed Forces, then the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme may be able to help cover your funding for this course. Visit this page for more information about funding.
Take a look at the scholarships and bursaries that may be available to you.
This information was correct at the time of publication.
The MA Investigative Management course has been designed in response to the current sector needs in policing. It is extremely relevant to modern police practices, and its structure, content and assessment strategies have been created in collaboration with senior police representatives. As an Investigative Management graduate you will be able to immediately make a positive impact in your current role in the police. If you are seeking employment or planning to change roles, you will be qualified for positions with more seniority and responsibility within police investigation.
The skills I’ve acquired haven't only helped me succeed academically but prepared me professionally.
