
Overview
Key features
This course will place a consistent focus on the study of professional investigative practice across the following themes:
- Focusing on financial and digital investigation and intelligence in the context of the discipline of criminology, whilst drawing upon selected insights from specialist fields
- The theoretical and conceptual challenge of what investigation should look like, and the challenges of implementation in practice
- A shift in mind-set and the use of lateral thinking to disentangle and critically assess problems to identify opportunities for effective practice using financial and digital techniques
Assess criminality and victimisation through the medium of financial and digital techniques, and the footprint that these create for investigative purposes
Each of these fields provide a base of principles, knowledge and intellectual skills, subject specific skills and transferable skills that underpins the expectation level for the professional practitioner and the postgraduate student.
Careers
The Financial Investigation and Digital Intelligence programme from University of Derby has been designed to relate skills and application in professional investigative practice within law enforcement and the private sector. The success of candidates in potentially securing employment or further educational opportunities is embedded in the self-directed nature of the programme.
Our masters-level candidates are encouraged to pursue (where they are not already employed in a related field) institutional access and collaboration for research as well as possible placement and internship opportunities. The integration between research and practical experience is very important for candidates to express and pursue their interests, whilst developing their skills and access to networks which may facilitate career opportunities.
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Courses include:
- Financial and Digital Investigation
- Financial Intelligence
- Digital Intelligence
- Applied Research in Criminal Justice Systems
- Financial Investigation
- Digital Investigation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
- Part-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
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Credits
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Disciplines
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- At least a 2:2 from your first degree, or the equivalent. If your first degree is not in the social sciences or related subjects such as criminology, criminal justice, policing, sociology, psychology and economics, please contact the Programme Leader.
- We also welcome applicants who may not have an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) but who have substantial and relevant professional experience.
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International
14900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14900 GBP per year during 18 months. -
National
9450 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9450 GBP per year during 18 months.
- UK fee: £1,050 per 20 credits (Part-time)
Living costs for Derby
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.
- Our new EU Transition Bursary offers financial support to our European students. If you normally reside in the EU and are starting your undergraduate or postgraduate taught course in September or January , you could be eligible for this reduction in your tuition fees. If you have home fee status or have EU settled or pre-settled status in the UK, you are not eligible for international scholarships but you may be eligible for the Derby Achievement Scholarship.
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Scholarships Information
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