MSc in Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence
Online United Kingdom
DURATION
27 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
GBP 7,995 *
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
* US: USD 9,995
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Introduction
An innovative and ground-breaking course that offers insight into the world of covert investigation and intelligence
Gain a solid understanding of the many challenges and opportunities facing the intelligence and covert investigative community today
Complete your MSc in 27 months. Establish yourself as an authority in Covert Investigations, as well as opening up new career and employability options.
Network with fellow students, tutors, and industry professionals and open doors to lucrative employment opportunities!
Admissions
Curriculum
What you will Study?
- Module 1 – Human Intelligence: HUMINT – 20 credits
- Module 2 – Intelligence Collection, Interviewing & Analysis – 20 credits
- Module 3 – Covert Techniques: Legislation and Operational Capability – 20 credits
- Module 4 – Disclosure – 20 credits
- Module 5 – Research Methods – 20 credits
- Module 6 – Operational Ethics, Oversight & Sharing – 20 credits
- Module 7 – Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence Dissertation – 60 credits
Course Format and Assessment
- To complete the programme, students must pass each module.
- Assessments will incorporate coursework, research assignments and writing essays.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
Program Leaders
Program delivery
When does it start and how long is the programme?
Your MSc commences in September 2024 and is delivered over 27 months.
You will be required to submit a Dissertation which is particularly useful for working professionals who want to focus their efforts on a topic that has particular relevance either to their work environment or one in which they may want to further develop their career.
How You Will Learn
Each module uses a variety of learning tools combined into a varied, interactive programme with resources including:
- Detailed study guides
- Electronic documents, readings, case studies and coursework
- Pre-recorded lectures, asynchronous seminars and tutorials
- Traditional textbooks
- Online multimedia content
- Interactive discussion groups
The modules are made available to you following a schedule that allows you to work at your own pace but keep in sequence with the assessment requirements. Each module is broken into a series of units and lessons, making the content manageable and assisting with your time allocation throughout the programme.
Program Admission Requirements
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