12 monthsProgramme duration
20,400 GBPTuition Fee/year
17 Jul, 2026Application Deadline
Jan, SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Crime Science, Investigation and Intelligence is a programme designed for graduates and practitioners looking to develop a deeper understanding and critical awareness of crime science in the context of evidence-based practices, investigations and the use and analysis of criminal intelligence. Students will develop a critical understanding of the legislation, ethics and contemporary debates around crime science, investigations and intelligence.
The course is designed for those who may have already studied criminology, forensic science or investigations and want to advance their knowledge and employability prospects, as well as those who come to criminology from cognate fields in social sciences, humanities, arts and law. The programme is also suitable for candidates who are intending to pursue doctoral research or other research-oriented vocations and require a strong foundation in theory and methods at the postgraduate level.
Our programme is stimulating, innovative, employability-focused, and will encourage students to look beyond traditional issues relating to crime and criminal justice to support students to develop more nuanced and critical understandings of criminal investigations.
The programme team have a wealth of experience of leading and teaching postgraduate degrees in criminology and criminal justice, with many of us having also professional practice roles across the criminal justice system, including former police Senior Investigating Officers. This, alongside our good links with government departments, criminal justice institutions and third sector organisations, makes us well placed to provide our students with links to industry and practice.
The course is designed for those who may have already studied criminology, forensic science or investigations and want to advance their knowledge and employability prospects, as well as those who come to criminology from cognate fields in social sciences, humanities, arts and law. The programme is also suitable for candidates who are intending to pursue doctoral research or other research-oriented vocations and require a strong foundation in theory and methods at the postgraduate level.
Our programme is stimulating, innovative, employability-focused, and will encourage students to look beyond traditional issues relating to crime and criminal justice to support students to develop more nuanced and critical understandings of criminal investigations.
The programme team have a wealth of experience of leading and teaching postgraduate degrees in criminology and criminal justice, with many of us having also professional practice roles across the criminal justice system, including former police Senior Investigating Officers. This, alongside our good links with government departments, criminal justice institutions and third sector organisations, makes us well placed to provide our students with links to industry and practice.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The MSc Crime Science, Investigation and Intelligence is a programme designed for graduates and practitioners looking to develop a deeper understanding and critical awareness of crime science in the context of evidence-based practices, investigations and the use and analysis of criminal intelligence. Students will develop a critical understanding of the legislation, ethics and contemporary debates around crime science, investigations and intelligence.
The course is designed for those who may have already studied criminology, forensic science or investigations and want to advance their knowledge and employability prospects, as well as those who come to criminology from cognate fields in social sciences, humanities, arts and law. The programme is also suitable for candidates who are intending to pursue doctoral research or other research-oriented vocations and require a strong foundation in theory and methods at the postgraduate level.
Our programme is stimulating, innovative, employability-focused, and will encourage students to look beyond traditional issues relating to crime and criminal justice to support students to develop more nuanced and critical understandings of criminal investigations.
The programme team have a wealth of experience of leading and teaching postgraduate degrees in criminology and criminal justice, with many of us having also professional practice roles across the criminal justice system, including former police Senior Investigating Officers. This, alongside our good links with government departments, criminal justice institutions and third sector organisations, makes us well placed to provide our students with links to industry and practice.
The course is designed for those who may have already studied criminology, forensic science or investigations and want to advance their knowledge and employability prospects, as well as those who come to criminology from cognate fields in social sciences, humanities, arts and law. The programme is also suitable for candidates who are intending to pursue doctoral research or other research-oriented vocations and require a strong foundation in theory and methods at the postgraduate level.
Our programme is stimulating, innovative, employability-focused, and will encourage students to look beyond traditional issues relating to crime and criminal justice to support students to develop more nuanced and critical understandings of criminal investigations.
The programme team have a wealth of experience of leading and teaching postgraduate degrees in criminology and criminal justice, with many of us having also professional practice roles across the criminal justice system, including former police Senior Investigating Officers. This, alongside our good links with government departments, criminal justice institutions and third sector organisations, makes us well placed to provide our students with links to industry and practice.
Admission Requirements
90+
6.5+
59+
2:2 or above in Social Sciences, Law, Humanities, Forensics or STEM subjects.
17 Jul 2026
1 Year
Jan
Sep
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
Tuition fees
Domestic
12,125 GBP
International
20,400 GBP
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