Crime and Intelligence Analysis
Master’s in Crime and Intelligence Analysis
The Master’s of Crime and Intelligence Analysis from the European Forensic Institute prepares students to take on pivotal roles in safeguarding communities, shaping security policy, and leading analytical innovation across law enforcement, intelligence, military, and private sectors. This programme This programme is unique, one of only a few of its kind available in Europe, the United States, and Canada. It is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills specific to the demands of this specialised field.
The Master prepares students for analytical-oriented careers and provides the advanced analytical, technological, and strategic skills needed to navigate and influence today’s complex security landscape. The specialized courses develop the deliberative and cognitive activities and methodologies that produce crime and intelligence information in support of decision-making at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels of law enforcement, security and other related fields. Students will be prepared for the growing number of intelligence and criminal analyst positions at the state and local levels in European domestic jurisdictions and worldwide. While every agency has specific, unique, and ever-changing analytical needs, the Master’s degree ensures that every graduate possesses a full understanding of the different techniques and methods used throughout the field.
COURSE MAIN INFORMATION
Area: Crime, Law Enforcement, Security and Intelligence Analysis
Duration: Full-time 18-month postgraduate programme
Final qualification: European Qualification Framework Level 7
Accreditation: Malta Further and Higher Education Authority
Category: Higher Education Programme
Credits: 90 ECTS; 30 ECTS per semester
Delivery Method: Virtual Classroom
Hours: 580 hours of teaching
Attendance: 90% compulsory for each module
Laboratory sessions: Online
Written Assessments: Online
Language of instruction: English
Commencement: First intake in November 2026
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Qualification
Bachelor’s degree – MQF/EQF Level 6 or equivalent
Language
English – CEFR B2 or equivalent such as Overall IELTS Academic Band score of 5.5 and above or TOEFL 46 above. If the language of instruction of the previous qualification (EQF Level 6) was delivered in English, the candidate will be considered to have met the language requirement.
Teaching Method
ONLINE LESSONS
Live Virtual Classroom with lecturer on our Digital Campus (MS Teams), attendance is compulsory.
EXAMS AND RESITS
100% Online.
RESEARCH AND FINAL DISSERTATION
Independent research, online presentation and submission.
OPTIONAL SEMINARS
Students are encouraged to join training, workshops and events organised in related fields by international organizations and associations.
What marks this course apart?
The Master’s in Crime and Intelligence Analysis at the European Forensic Institute is one of the few specialised programmes in Europe and North America focused entirely on intelligence and crime analysis. Designed for careers in law enforcement, security, and related sectors, it provides students with the skills and methodologies to support strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making. With a practical, analyst-oriented approach, this programme prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for intelligence professionals across Europe and beyond.
Job-oriented learning
Being a student at the European Forensic Institute means acquiring knowledge, skills and competences directly from the source. From forensic practitioners that work on a day-to-day basis as experts in the field they teach. In fact, our lecturers are working forensic consultants or researchers, giving student the unique opportunity to interact with lecturers both professionally as well as academically. In other words, being a student at the European Forensic Institute means “learning about a job in the job market”.
Career paths
The Master’s in Crime and Intelligence Analysis at the European Forensic Institute equips students with the analytical skills and intelligence methodologies required to support decision-making in law enforcement, security, and strategic operations.
The programme focuses on real-world application, training graduates to produce and interpret intelligence across tactical, operational, and strategic levels. It prepares students for the growing demand for highly trained professionals in intelligence and crime analysis roles worldwide.
Potential career paths are :
Crime Analyst Criminal Intelligence Analyst
Military Intelligence Analyst
Strategic Intelligence Officer / Strategic Crime Analyst
Counter-Terrorism Analyst
Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) Analyst
Financial or Economic Crime Analyst
