Overview

MA Investigative Management at University of Sunderland is for investigative professionals looking to advance their careers. The course covers topics across leadership and management in investigative practice. It has been developed in collaboration with senior police representatives, addressing current sector needs. You'll develop your existing knowledge and blend academic theory with real-world experience.

What you'll learn

You’ll explore investigative management through a work-based lens, supported by staff with extensive experience in the field. The completion of a dissertation allows you to focus on areas that match your career goals and research interests.

At the end of the course, you’ll have an industry-specific postgraduate degree that will qualify you for more senior roles in investigative practice and policing environments.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Investigative Management Dissertation
Critical Decision-Making in Investigation
Professional Leadership and Decision-making in Investigation
Advanced Critical Thinking and Applied Research Skills
Advanced Investigative Management Proposal

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

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More details

Applications for most masters courses are open all year round, but we highly recommend that you apply for your course at least six months before it starts.

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sunderland, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Management Studies Leadership View 217 other Masters in Leadership in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

To apply for this course you need to be at least one of the following:

Graduate in BA (Hons) Applied Investigation

Senior Investigative professional with experience of leading and managing investigations

Professional graduate with at least five years’ experience in investigation

Have attained Pip level 3

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Tuition Fees

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5300 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

5300 GBP / year

≈ 5300 GBP / year

Living costs

Sunderland

United Kingdom

758 - 1438 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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