MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation at Edge Hill University

Programme overview

Already a police officer or member of police staff? Working within a law enforcement agency? Or keen to kickstart your career in law enforcement?

What you will study

On our MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation course, you’ll explore the processes, legal requirements, policies and regulatory frameworks that apply to different stages of investigations into serious and complex cases. We’ll discuss policing and law enforcement topics such as the management of investigations, the ethical issues and evidence based practice that apply to investigation and the use of intelligence in both reactive and proactive investigation. All of this will develop your specialist knowledge and advance your understanding of research. Compulsory modules include Advanced Research Skills; Dissertation; Ethics and Integrity in Policing and Law Enforcement; Evidence Based Practice; Management of Investigations; Use of Intelligence in Reactive and Proactive Investigation; Cyber Crime – Detection, Investigation and Enforcement; Disclosure; Forensic Opportunities in Investigation; Public Protection, Vulnerability and Risk.

Career pathways

To start a career in the police force, you only need an undergraduate degree. However, by completing our MSc Policing and Law Enforcement and Investigation, you’ll stand out from your competition with your advanced knowledge and research skills.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Example offer: 2:2 or above (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. You should have a degree equivalent to UK first-class or second-class honours (2:2 or above) in a relevant subject. Relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experience will also be considered. This will allow for the recruitment of current police officers, police staff and staff from other law enforcement agencies with significant related work experience. For applicants who don’t have a second-class honours degree, an interview will usually form part of the selection process. English language requirements International students require IELTS 6.5, with a score no lower than 6.0 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,550 for the whole programme (2026/27). UK Full-Time tuition fee for the whole course Source

International applicants: GBP 15,000 for the whole programme (2026/27). International tuition fee for the whole course Source

Intake: September 2026; September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.edgehill.ac.uk/course/policing-and-law-enforcement-investigation/

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