Criminal and Corporate Investigations and Intelligence MA Welcome Pack
Welcome to the MA in Criminal and Corporate Investigations and Intelligence 2025.
This course has been designed in collaboration with industry, to immerse you in the complex and evolving world of investigation and intelligence practices across sectors. Our course blends academic research with real-world application. Throughout our time together, you’ll explore the intersections of criminal justice, corporate risk, and intelligence gathering, developing a critical understanding of how investigations are conducted across sectors.
You can expect to engage with contemporary case studies, ethical dilemmas, and practical scenarios that mirror the challenges faced by professionals in law enforcement, corporate investigations, and intelligence analysis. We’ll delve into topics such as investigative techniques, organisational vulnerabilities, terrorism and organised crime, and the role of intelligence in both preventing and responding to threats.
By the end of the course, you’ll not only have a strong theoretical foundation but also the skills needed to operate effectively in investigation and intelligence roles. Whether you’re aiming to advance in law enforcement, the corporate sector, or intelligence community, this programme will equip you with the tools to think critically, act ethically, and lead confidently in high-stakes environments.
Your Course Leader
Dr Jordan Nunan
Senior Lecturer in Criminal Justice
Welcome and Induction Sessions
This is your induction timetable with in-person sessions starting on Friday 26 September 2025. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Dr Jordan Nunan: Jordan.nunan@northampton.ac.uk.
Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October
Welcome Week activities
From karaoke to outdoor cinema, wellbeing walks to Silent Disco, and much more – there’s something suitable for everyone.
See our Welcome timetable to find out more.
Thursday 25 September
Session: Business & Law Welcome Fair
Don’t miss the fun of the fair! Music, games, sweet treats and more (including prizes to be won). Join our business and law student and staff community for an afternoon of fun, friendship and first-year festivities. No need to book, just turn up!
- Time: 12 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: Town Hall, Creative Hub, Waterside campus
Friday 26 September
Session: Introduction to MA Criminal and Corporate Investigations and Intelligence
- Time: 9:30am-5pm
- Location: Learning Hub (LH120).
Enhancing skills, building networks and engaging in the wider University community
The University of Northampton has strong links with Silverstone and a number of private sector investigations and intelligence organisations. In conjunction with these organisations, and using our own Hydra suite, we are able to run realistic simulated learning.