
Application Deadline 9th January 2024
Application Deadline 9th January 2024
A Financial Crime Investigation course investigating patterns, trends and criminal behaviour associated with financial crime
Online distance learning course tutored by experts in financial crime

Masters in Financial Crime Investigation
Core Modules
- Module 1 - Understanding Terrorist Finance
- Module 2 - Financial Investigation
- Module 3 - Countering Fraud and Corruption
- Module 4 - International Financial Crime and Security
- Module 5 - Research Methods
- Module 6 - Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation
- Module 7 - Fraud Examination
- Module 8 - Financial Crime Investigation Dissertation
What you'll learn
- Understanding patterns, trends and criminal behaviour associated with financial crime.
- Investigate the ever-changing development of fraud strategy and risk management in financial crime to successfully counter criminal behaviour and reduce vulnerability.
- Obtain a detailed understanding of the techniques, law and ethical boundaries and opportunities for optimal intelligence and information collection relating to those key areas.
- Deepen your knowledge by exploring a wider range of topics including fraud examination, the elicitation of intelligence, counter fraud and corruption, underpinning legislation, oversight mechanisms, intelligence sharing and analysis.
- Broaden your understanding of the main conceptual and theoretical debates within the discipline of financial crime investigation and then apply them to current issues at a local, national and global level.
- Explore the concept of ‘Financial Crime Investigation’ and some justifications for the increasing scrutiny and sanctions on international financial markets.
When does it start and how long is the course?
Starting in January 2024:
The programme must be completed within:
- PGCert: 11 months
- PGDip: 22 months
- MSc: 27 months
How is the course assessed?
- To successfully complete the course you must pass each module.
- Assessment will all be online with primarily written assignments and inclusion of some research tasks
- You will also be expected to participate in the virtual learning environment with tutors and fellow students.
- There will be no examinations requiring attendance at a venue.
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