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Criminal Investigation

Teesside University
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jul, 2026
Delivery On-campus
Location Darlington , Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminal Investigation at Teesside University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Criminal Investigation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Investigation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Dissertation
  2. Legal Aspects of Investigating Crime
  3. Social Research Methods
  4. The Practice of Major Crime Investigation
  5. Comparative Law and Criminal Justice
  6. European Responses to Crime
  7. Investigation of Organised Crime
  8. Young Offenders and the Criminal Law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Applicants should have at least a second-class honours degree in a relevant field. However, those who have relevant professional qualifications and relevant experience will also be considered. Applicants without the normal entry requirements may be required to provide a strong academic reference and/or undertake a skills audit and directed reading before submitting a 2,000-word essay on a related topic.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,590 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Teesside University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Teesside University

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Teesside University

Darlington , Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jul, 2026
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months