MSc Criminal Investigation

University of Lancashire

Our MSc Criminal Investigation course is designed to equip you with practical skills and knowledge you need.On this postgraduate Criminal Investigation course you’ll develop the advanced skills and techniques you’ll need to apply when conducting a criminal investigation. This includes research methods, presenting information, solving problems and working independently or as part of an investigative team.You’ll discover how to use develop and use the critical thinking and analytical skills required to lead teams of detectives and crime scene investigators in the investigation of serious and complex cases. With the guidance of experienced senior investigating officers and academics you will develop your competence in solving complex problems. This will give you the confidence to design, plan and implement solutions to problems in major criminal investigations. You'll be capable of analysing the potential effectiveness of such solutions.You’ll also get insights into the very latest methods in criminal investigation. From exposing international human trafficking networks to managing homicide scenes.Future careers:Studying our postgraduate Criminal Investigation degree will help your career prospects. Today, you’ll find our graduates work in numerous countries around the world in roles such as:Senior investigating officersSenior and frontline police officersDetectivesNational Crime Agency (NCA) investigatorsCrime analystsThey also work in a wide variety of investigative roles within private companies and governmental departments.

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