University of Lancashire

MSc Financial Investigation

University of Lancashire

Course overview

The MSc Financial Investigation at the University of Central Lancashire is a specialised postgraduate programme designed for professionals looking to develop skills to investigate financial crimes effectively.

At the University of Central Lancashire, MSc Financial Investigation covers key topics such as money laundering, cybercrime, fraud risk assessment, financial intelligence, corporate governance, and international financial regulations. You’ll learn from a team of experts with extensive experience in conducting financial investigations, presenting evidence in court, and training professionals in the field.

As the largest provider of higher education in this area in the UK, studying MSc Financial Investigation at the University of Central Lancashire provides specialist facilities and resources that are second to none. Students will gain experience in analysing financial crime problems, designing effective solutions, and presenting complex information with confidence. This course is perfect for you if you’re passionate about understanding financial criminal behaviour.

Entry requirements

Grade 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

English Proficiency

  • International applicants whose first language is not English are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    20% reduction in tuition fee.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

  • Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of MSc in Financial Investigation at the University of Central Lancashire can pursue several career paths such as:

  • Financial Analyst
  • Risk Consultant 
  • Fraud Analyst
  • Accountant 
  • Compliance Officer 
  • Forensic Accountant

Cost of study

For home students, the tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,450. For international students, the tuition fee is £17,900.

Admission

Candidates interested in this course should submit their applications via UCAS. If you need more information or have inquiries, please reach out to our trained counsellors.

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