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Find out which Universities and Registered Qualification Providers have agreed to the College RPL Process. Course costs displayed are the annual charge for a full time year, part time costs will vary dependent on the number of modules completed in that year.

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The course provides an in depth study of criminal investigation, and develops the critical and analytical skills involving the principles, practices and techniques of criminal investigation. Delivered by staff with extensive experience as practitioners, the course is offered in weekly six hour blocks (full time) and on a part time basis, enabling professionals in the field to take the course more easily. Students will study taught modules in homicide investigation, fraud, serious and organised crime, complex case management and research methods before embarking in their dissertation.

Assessment Style:Assignment and Dissertation
Delivery Methods:1-year full-time. 2-year part time. Lectures & Seminars

Provider: University of Central Lancashire
RPL Cost: Please contact the University
Cost: £6,500 full time, part time £3,250 per year for first 2 years
Delivery Method: Face to face

The course looks at criminology from both a theoretical and an applied perspective, covering areas including criminal justice, prisons, crime prevention, and crime and offender patterns.

You’ll apply research methods and techniques such as assessing patterns in specific forms of crimes and offending behaviour, and considering the prevalence, characteristics and typologies of specific types of offence. You’ll also critically assess recent and current policies and practices with crime control and community safety. Option modules will allow you to develop a specialism in a field that interests you, such as intelligence analysis, psychology and crime, sexual violence, terrorism and counter-terrorism, and urban patterns.

London Met invites visiting professors and experts in criminal justice and criminal areas to the University to share their expertise. These guest visits complement the knowledge of our academics who are actively engaged in areas research including street crime, gangs and police body cameras. Their expertise will support you when undertaking your dissertation in criminology and criminal justice.

By the end of the course you’ll be able to deal with complex issues both systematically and creatively, making sound judgements in the absence of complete data and communicating your conclusions clearly.

Modules include:

Contemporary Issues in Criminology

Crime Control and Community Safety

Criminological Research Methods

Criminology Dissertation

Crime, Risk and Early Intervention

Explaining Violence

Psychology and Crime

Terrorism and Counter Terrorism

Transnational Organised Crime

Provider: London Metropolitan University
RPL Cost: £50
Cost: Full Time (1 year) £8345 Part Time (2 years) £930 per 20 credit module (180 Credits required)
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

Cyber criminals have the ability to cause considerable harm from remote locations. It is estimated that the global cost of cybercrime has grown to rival that of the illegal drugs trade. From financial theft to child abuse, cybercrime can take many forms, and the need for skilled professionals capable of tackling these problems will only grow as smart, connected devices increasingly become the norm.  These factors are considered, discussed and analysed throughout the programme, which is designed to provide the student with an understanding of the criminological, legal and research context of cybercrime. Furthermore, aiming to equip them with an understanding of computing skills and capabilities that will help to respond to online threats to personal information as well as to organisational environments.

A degree which is aimed at students and professionals seeking a specialist role in a community or support service environment, such as victim support services, the police force, child protection, offender services, as well as corporate environments where there is a need to prevent and respond to cybercrime and issues related to online safety.

  • Four core plus one optional module are completed over terms one and two, with a Dissertation period in term three.

Each module is typically worth 20-30 credits except the Dissertation and Work Integrated Learning, which are worth 60 credits. Work Integrated Learning may be chosen to replace the Dissertation with prior agreement.

Assessment Style:Students’ knowledge and understanding is assessed by a variety of assessment methods including essays, reports, case study work, presentations, reviews and a research proposal. The range of coursework submissions allows students to demonstrate their understanding of theory and practice and their ability to sustain a coherent argument.
Delivery Methods:Offered via a full-time or part-time route

(An optional year on work placement is available also)

 

Provider: Middlesex
RPL Cost: Candidates are advised to liaise on an individual basis
Cost: £7,800 per year full time, part time costs on enquiry
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

The course provides an in depth study of this exciting and developing field and will develop critical and analytical skills involving the principles, practices and techniques of e-crime investigation. The course is developed and taught by experienced academics and former law enforcement investigators with specialist knowledge in computing, psychology and criminal investigation. The MSc is taught as a combination of lectures, practicals and self-directed study to understand criminal behaviour in the area of cybercrime, including the use of computers, mobile devices, networks and open source internet intelligence in e-crime investigation.

Assessment Style:Assignment and Dissertation
Delivery Methods:1-year full-time. 2-year part time. Lectures & Seminars

Provider: University of Central Lancashire
RPL Cost: Please contact the University
Cost: £6,500 full time, Part time £3,250 per year, distance learning £3,180 per year
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

The course has been designed to provide students with an in depth study of financial investigation, and develops the critical and analytical skills involved in the practice, principles and techniques of financial investigation within a global context. The course is delivered by experienced academics together with former and current law enforcement investigators with specialist knowledge in financial investigations, fraud and criminal investigation. Visit experts are also used throughout the course to enrich the learning experience.

 

Assessment Style:Assignment and Dissertation
Delivery Methods:1-year full-time. 2-year part time. Lectures & Seminars

Provider: University of Central Lancashire
RPL Cost: Please contact the University
Cost: £6,500 full time, part time £3,250 per year, distance learning £3,180 per year
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

The MSc in Policing is aimed at police and professionals

from related agencies (e.g. the National Crime Agency)

wishing to become future leaders and managers. The

focus is on providing an evidence-based approach to

address modern challenges of policing diverse

communities and dealing with transnational organised

crime, terrorism, cybercrime and evolving security threats,

while upholding principles of procedural justice to increase

police legitimacy and public confidence.

 

The MSc in Policing is aimed at police and professionals

from related agencies (e.g. the National Crime Agency)

wishing to become future leaders and managers. The

focus is on providing an evidence-based approach to

address modern challenges of policing diverse

communities and dealing with transnational organised

crime, terrorism, cybercrime and evolving security threats,

while upholding principles of procedural justice to increase

police legitimacy and public confidence.

Students undertake modules to the value of 180 credits.

The programme consists of five core modules (75 credits),

three optional modules (45 credits) and a

dissertation/report (60 credits).

Core modules

Ethical Policing

Foundations of Security and Crime Science

Police and the Public

Models of Policing for Crime Reduction

Quantitative Methods or Designing and Doing

Research (you will take one of these)

Optional modules

Students choose three of the following:

Investigation and Detection

Intelligence Gathering and Analysis

Management Skills for Police Leaders

Perspectives on Organised Crime

Perspectives on Terrorism

Prevention and Disruption

Qualitative Research Methods

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Cybercrime

Hotspot Policing

Dissertation/report

All students undertake an independent research project

which culminates in a dissertation of 10,000 words.

 

Provider: University College London, Department of Security and Crime Science
RPL Cost: Not Applicable
Cost: £12,150 (Full Time)
Delivery Method: Face to face

This professional course supports students as they complete a dissertation on a policing topic with each student having access to a personal expert supervisor. There is a taught element with the emphasis on international and transnational perspectives of policing e.g. people trafficking or policing in conflict zones. It also provides methodological/research teaching and advice on reflective practice.

Delivery Location:On site
Assessment Style:A variety of assessment methods including a dissertation
Delivery Methods:Classroom based

Provider: Liverpool John Moores University
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: 5700
Delivery Method: Face to face

Our MSc in International Security and Risk Management will facilitate the development of strategic skills and advanced knowledge in the concepts and theories that underpin global security challenges including including cyber threats, terrorism, complex and organised crime and the challenges posed by states and non-state actors.

Embedded through practical and simulated learning, students will develop specialised and transferable skills in preparation for employment in public or private sector services, while having the opportunity to develop new solutions to complex challenges by undertaking wide interdisciplinary study.

This course, by leading academics from the International Centre for Policing and Security, is aimed at those who seek to develop their career prospects in the world of public, private and military security sectors.

In recognition, you will be able to tailor your study and research interests by choosing from a range of option modules and selecting your main research topic.

Provider: TDAP Holder
RPL Cost: refer to Provider's APL policy
Cost: £9,000
Delivery Method: Online, Face to face

Follow the link through to the providers own web pages to find out more information.

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Apprenticeships are set up in partnership with the employer (i.e. your force), your learning and development or HR department may be able to tell you what apprenticeships may be available.

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The current Directory contents has been produced following engagement with the HEI forum and desk based research. An application for the inclusion of additional courses can be downloaded here.