Course summary
The University of Buckingham is: Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020). We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses. Based in Buckingham on a riverside campus, we are only 20 minutes’ from Milton Keynes central station and a short drive from Bicester, Aylesbury, Banbury and Northampton. There is free parking on-site and we are within easy reach of London and Oxford. Our award-winning small class tutorials ensure every student is known by name and supported throughout their studies, including by dedicated personal tutors. As pioneers of the two-year degree, we offer a condensed version of the traditional three-year degree, meaning you can gain a full honours degree and complete your studies a whole year earlier. Alternatively, you can complete both your undergraduate and master’s degree with us in just three years: saving you time and money. Financial Fraud Investigation and Intelligence is one of the world’s most pressing challenges where elements of governance, compliance and financial crime risks are evolving rapidly which impacts societies, national financial security, infrastructure and the global economy. This overwhelming financial threat has ensured that financial security skills and intelligence are some of the world’s most in-demand needs at present. University of Buckingham’s MSc Financial Fraud Investigation & Intelligence is a comprehensive and rigorous study in key areas of financial fraud investigation, and Intelligence. It is designed for graduates interested in following a career in the financial fraud investigation, security and intelligence or even conducting research at a postgraduate level. The programme is designed to deliver financial expertise with particular emphasis on understanding the discipline of finance, financial fraud investigation, and intelligence both theoretical foundations and practice applications are provided in respective areas
Assessment method
The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject. Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two. Please check module information for more details.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry-level required for this course is as follows: a first or a good second-class honours degree in security, management, accounting, business, finance, investment or banking related subjects from a recognised university or, a recognised professional finance qualification with relevant work experience
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £10300 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £10300 | Whole course |
Scotland | £10300 | Whole course |
Wales | £10300 | Whole course |
Channel Islands | £10300 | Whole course |
EU | £16480 | Whole course |
International | £16480 | Whole course |
Republic of Ireland | £16480 | Whole course |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Buckingham
Hunter Street
Buckingham
MK18 1EG