Intrigued by financial criminal behaviour? On our MSc/PGDip/PGCert Financial Investigation course you’ll learn from a team of experts and rapidly enhance your personal and professional development.
Why study with us
- Our course team have many years of practical experience in criminal investigation, fraud and financial investigation.
- We’re the largest provider of higher education in this area in the UK. Our specialist facilities and resources are second to none.
- We’ll teach you to analyse a problem involving the specific aspects of financial crime, then design and implement a suitable solution and present complex information.
What you'll do
- You'll be assessed through essays, presentations and and recorded powerpoint briefings. Those studying for the MSc will also complete a dissertation.
- Step inside our new facilities including a newly built Hydra suite, modern teaching rooms, library and student learning zone.
- Your career path could range from working in the financial sector to compliance, law enforcement or the military.
Pathways and awards
The modules you'll study on this course will depend on the award you choose. The modules for each award are below.
You can also choose to upgrade your award - meaning you can pick up additional modules at a time that suits you best. For more information about postgraduate study awards, you can visit our types of postgraduate study page.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
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Future careers in financial investigation
Studying our Financial Investigation postgraduate degree lends itself to a career in law enforcement, compliance and many other areas of employment where such skills are in high demand.
Entry requirements
- Applicants should hold at least 2:2 degree
- Applications from all candidates will be considered on their merits in the light of the nature and scope of the programme and if they have experience
- IELTS 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.
Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
Find out more about Dependants BursaryCarers Bursary
If you need extra support because you have unpaid caring responsibilities alongside your studies.
Find out more about Carers BursarySports scholarships
We offer student athletes support and opportunities for their playing careers whilst they study a high-quality degree.
Find out more about Sports scholarshipsAlumni Loyalty Discount
UK students with a previous award from us will receive 20% tuition fee discount.
Find out more about Alumni Loyalty Discount
This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing
For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information
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