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Financial Investigation

MSc/PGDip/PGCert
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Intrigued by financial criminal behaviour? On our MSc/PGDip/PGCert Financial Investigation course you’ll learn from a team of experts and rapidly enhance your personal and professional development.

Why study with us

  • Our course team have many years of practical experience in criminal investigation, fraud and financial investigation.
  • We’re the largest provider of higher education in this area in the UK. Our specialist facilities and resources are second to none.
  • We’ll teach you to analyse a problem involving the specific aspects of financial crime, then design and implement a suitable solution and present complex information.
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What you'll do

  • You'll be assessed through essays, presentations and and recorded powerpoint briefings. Those studying for the MSc will also complete a dissertation.
  • Step inside our new facilities including a newly built Hydra suite, modern teaching rooms, library and student learning zone.
  • Your career path could range from working in the financial sector to compliance, law enforcement or the military.

Modules

The modules you study will depend on which award you choose between MSc, PGDip or PGCert. As an MSc student you'll study all modules below. PGDip students study all except the dissertation module. PGCert students study three modules in total.

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Looking to start your postgraduate journey?

Our range of subjects and study modes can support your goals. Take your next step with a postgraduate degree.

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Nathaniel Greenwood – MSc Financial Investigation

Gulmeena Rehman - Martin Kenney award winner

Financial Investigation graduate Gulmeena Rehman won the prestigious Martin Kenney award for her outstanding contribution to the study of financial investigation.

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What our students say

The tutors have been very supportive and knowledgeable. I have been out of education for a while and was apprehensive, but I have been supported through the process.
MSc Financial Investigation student Andrew Mahoney
Andy Mahoney
Team Leader, UNDP Anti Money Laundering Project
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Future careers in financial investigation

Studying our Financial Investigation postgraduate degree lends itself to a career in law enforcement, compliance and many other areas of employment where such skills are in high demand.

Entry 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
  • IELTS 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5

Not got the grades?

Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

Find out more about our courses with a foundation year.

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,450 per year
Online full-time£9,450 per year
Part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year
Online full-time£9,450 per year
Online part-time£1,050 per 20 credits

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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