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Master of Investigations / Graduate Diploma of Investigations / Graduate Certificate in Investigations

Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Investigations enhances investigative knowledge and skills in areas like financial crime, terrorism, and intelligence. It is part of an articulated program including a Graduate Certificate and Diploma.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 - 3 years full-time

Study Mode

Online

Intake Months

Mar, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,688 per year

About this course

Overview

The Master of Investigations from Charles Sturt University is designed for experienced investigators, and those new to the field, to enhance their investigative knowledge and skills across a number of areas that impact upon modern investigations.

These areas include financial crime, terrorism, intelligence and a range of international issues.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Graduate Certificate in Investigations [Exit point only]
Graduate Diploma of Investigations

Entry requirements

Applicants must be employed in an investigations role (police or private sector), and have one of the following:

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field
Five years or more as a police officer, with associated in-service training
Five years or more non-police investigations experience, with associated professional training

Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

What you will study

For each 8-point subject you are enrolled in, you should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week working on assignments and assigned readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research/study, forum activity, workplace learning, and attending lectures, intensive schools, or examinations. If you are studying four subjects per session, this is equivalent to a full-time job. The workload for some subjects may vary as a result of approved course design.

Intensive school

You may need to attend an online or on-campus intensive school for certain subjects in this course. These schools usually involve lectures, tutorials and practicals that will give you a deeper understanding of your subject.

Career pathways

This course is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of investigators in the public and corporate sectors. It aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of experienced investigators and to help prepare investigators for management roles.

Course structure

Essential set (96 pts)Core subjects32 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsJST409Investigations Principles8 credit ptsITC597Digital Forensics8 credit ptsJST497Multi-Agency Investigations16 credit ptsCompulsory subjects32 Credit PointsCoursework option32 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsJST536Emerging Issues and Professional Practices in Trans-national Crime Investigations16 credit ptsJST540Independent Knowledge Integration: Theory and Professional Practice8 credit ptsXRT008Restricted elective8 credit ptsResearch option 32 Credit PointsCodeSubjectCredit PointsJST530Research Methodology and Dissertation Proposal16 credit ptsJST531Dissertation16 credit ptsRestricted electives32 Credit Points

Select 32 points of elective subjects from the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security postgraduate subjects:

Credit for prior study or work

If you've completed relevant tertiary study, or work experience related to your course, you could receive credit towards your degree. Which would mean completing your qualification quicker. Find out how to apply for credit and see our credit policy.

How to apply

Applying to Charles Sturt University is easy. Choose how you want to apply below, or get in touch with Charles Sturt University and we can help you with your application.