MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation

The MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation at Edge Hill University is designed for individuals who want to progress in law enforcement careers or advance their investigative practice. It is also ideal for professionals seeking leadership roles in modern policing and investigation sectors.

During this programme, you will cover core areas such as forensic investigation, interview techniques, intelligence use, and investigative planning for serious and complex cases. You will also explore issues around ethical policing, public protection, cybercrime, and the role of intelligence in criminal investigations.

For this course, you will learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, group problem-solving tasks, and research supervision. You will be taught by experienced academics and former senior police professionals.

Notably, you will apply what you’ve learned through an extended dissertation research project and practical investigative casework. Assessment occurs through coursework, group presentations, written assignments, and independent research projects.

Edge Hill University was established in 1885 and is based in Lancashire. It provides a top-tier academic environment with excellent teaching and impactful research. Today, the university serves nearly 10,000 full-time and 3,000 part-time undergraduates and approximately 5,000 postgraduate students from all over the world.

Edge Hill has received numerous accolades for its outstanding teaching, including being ranked among the top four universities in the Northwest by the Complete University Guide 2025 and in the top 35 universities in the United Kingdom by the Guardian University Guide 2024, among many others.

To study MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation at Edge Hill University, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade Requirements

• You should have at least a 2:2 in a relevant degree. You may be subject to an interview if you have less than a 2:2 in a degree.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.5. TOEFL or other equivalents are also accepted.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per year of study.

Edge Hill University offers international students many ways to fund their education. For example, undergraduate students may be eligible for a tuition fee reduction of up to £3,000 in their first year. Similarly, except for certain programmes, those enrolling in a full-time postgraduate programme are automatically considered for a discount of the same amount.

With an MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation from Edge Hill University, you are open to the jobs below:

• Police Detective
• Intelligence Analyst
• Counter-Terrorism Officer
• Criminal Investigator
• Law Enforcement Policy Advisor
• Fraud or Financial Crime Investigator

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through the university’s postgraduate application portal. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.