MSc Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence

Informa Connect Distance Learning

Master

Distance

£ 7,995 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    Flexible

  • Online campus

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

  • Virtual classes

    Yes

What you'll learn
Key themes and debates that shape policy and practice associated with intelligence and covert investigations
Critical areas of contemporary concern within the field including effectiveness, value, lawfulness, risks and ethics
HUMINT collection, the elicitation of intelligence, investigative interview models, covert techniques, underpinning legislation, oversight mechanisms, intelligence sharing and analysis.
The main conceptual and theoretical debates within the discipline of covert investigation and specialist intelligence and then apply them to current security issues at a local, national and global level

About this course

When does it start and how long is the course?
We offer one start date per academic year (September).

The programme must be completed within:

PGCert: 11 months
PGDip: 22 months
MSc: 27 months

WHY CHOOSE INFORMA CONNECT
Accessible – 24/7 availability from wherever you have an internet connection
Flexible – take control of how, where and when to study, at a pace that's right for you
Professional – industry leading course directors and tutors
Quality – study the same course used by corporations for internal training
Network – with tutors and like-minded professionals from around the world. Use our online tutorial forum to ask questions and share knowledge

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This centre's achievements

2021

All courses are up to date

The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 12 years

Subjects

  • Ethics
  • Intelligence
  • HUMINT
  • Elicitation
  • Forensic
  • Disclosure
  • Cooperation
  • Sharing
  • Oversight
  • Mechanisms

Course programme

Core Modules
  • Module 1 - Human Intelligence: HUMINT
  • Module 2 - Forensic Elicitation of Intelligence
  • Module 3 - Covert Techniques: Legislation and Operational Capability
  • Module 4 - Research Methods
  • Module 5 - Case Studies in Intelligence Success and Failure
  • Module 6 - Operational Ethics
  • Module 7 - Intelligence Analysis
  • Module 8 - Investigative Interviewing
  • Module 9 - Disclosure
  • Module 10 - Intelligence Sharing and Cooperation
  • Module 11 - Intelligence Oversight Mechanisms
  • Module 12 - Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence Dissertation
How is the course assessed?
  • To successfully complete the course you must pass each module.
  • Assessment will incorporate coursework, online examinations, research assignments and essays.
  • 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.

Additional information

Fees - US$10,395

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MSc Covert Investigation and Specialist Intelligence

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