Course summary
The MSc in Criminal Investigation develops your knowledge of key aspects of contemporary criminal investigation. We live in a world where issues in criminal investigation take centre stage in the media - just think of cases like that of Sarah Everard or Liam Allen. Throughout this course, you will be able to gain a thorough understanding of best practice and challenges of known but also lesser-known topics, through a combined academic and practitioner perspective.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through a variety of strategies throughout the course which will include written assessments encouraging you to develop your critical, analytical and problem-solving skills – you will need to utilise high level evidence, alongside case studies and reports.
Entry requirements
Our standard offer for accepting students onto this programme is a good honours degree (2.2 or above). Applicants from a range of undergraduate subjects will be considered. This is in addition to a brief personal statement outlining interest and areas of specialism being considered, as well as a complete CV. The University has a well-established Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) and Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) structure in operation. Students without previous qualifications may be accepted as part of this process.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5 for most standard undergraduate and postgraduate courses. There are some exceptions and if the IELTS requirement differs it will be specified on the course page.
English language requirements
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/english-language-requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see course webpage for up to date fee information.
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU