MSc Criminal Investigation

The MSc in Criminal Investigation, offered at Canterbury Christ Church University, is designed to equip students with advanced-level knowledge and skills in criminal investigation methods and practice. This rich and engaging course will enable you to conduct your own research and shape your own perspectives on crime, criminality, and the role of the state, enabling you to have a real impact on the criminal justice system. Course Content: The curriculum is designed to blend theory with practice, focusing on the latest theory, policy and practice within criminal investigation. It encompasses criminal justice, interviewing, crime scene management, criminal law and mental health enabling students to consider varied elements of the criminal investigation from every angle.Key Modules: The key modules involve Research Methods, Law, Practice and Procedure, Vulnerable Offenders and Victims, and Investigative Ethics and Analysis. It also involves a Criminal Investigation Dissertation, encouraging critical thinking and analysis.Future Careers: Graduates from the course can apply for positions such as police officers, fraud investigators, criminal justice social workers, probation officers, community safety officers, and intelligence analysts to name a few. The course also enables professionals already working in these fields to further their career progressions.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.