PostgraduatePart-time

MA Investigative Management

University of SunderlandSunderland, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Business Studies
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

The MA Investigative Management degree is for professionals looking to advance their careers by studying leadership and management in investigative practice. Developed in collaboration with senior police representatives, the course addresses current sector needs and blends academic theory with real-world experience. You’ll explore investigative management through a work-based lens, supported by staff with extensive experience in the field. The completion of a dissertation allows you to focus on areas that match your career goals and research interests. Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll have an industry-specific postgraduate degree that will qualify you for more senior roles in investigative practice and policing environments.

Entry requirements

To apply for this course you need to be at least one of the following:

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component) — standard University of Sunderland requirement (source: sunderland.ac.uk/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements)

Fees

International students: £19,000 per year

UK students: £9,250 per year

Start dates

October 2026

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply at least 6 months before your start date via the University's direct application portal.

Campus

  • On campus, United Kingdom

Scholarships at University of Sunderland

1 for this level
  • We Care Postgraduate Bursary£2,500.00 (US$ 3,229)
All scholarships at University of Sunderland

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TuitionGBP 19,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,386

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Sunderland, North East, United Kingdom

Study in SunderlandNorth East

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