MA Investigative Management
University of SunderlandOn campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA Investigative Management degree is for professionals looking to advance their careers by studying leadership and management in investigative practice. Developed in collaboration with senior police representatives, the course addresses current sector needs and blends academic theory with real-world experience. 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. Upon successful completion 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.
Key highlights
- Developed in collaboration with senior police representatives
- Leadership and management in investigative practice through a work-based lens
- Taught by staff with extensive investigative field experience
- Dissertation tailored to your career goals and research interests
- Blends academic theory with real-world investigative experience
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)
Scholarships
We Care Postgraduate Bursary
The We Care Postgraduate Bursary awards £2,500 cash to eligible postgraduate students.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Senior Investigating Officer
- Detective Inspector
- Investigations Manager
- Police Inspector
- Head of Investigations
- Fraud Investigation Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,250 per year | International: £19,000 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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