Forensic investigators are key players in investigating and solving crime and they often provide the evidence that ensures offenders are brought to justice. Study Forensic Investigation and you could work at the cutting edge of crime in a job where every day is different.
You will develop practical skills using a range of mock crime scenes, laboratories, policing and court facilities, supported by our expert teaching team who have worked as practitioners or researchers within forensics and other related fields.
Our students say that this course is both engaging and...
Forensic investigators are key players in investigating and solving crime and they often provide the evidence that ensures offenders are brought to justice. Study Forensic Investigation and you could work at the cutting edge of crime in a job where every day is different.<br/><br/>You will develop practical skills using a range of mock crime scenes, laboratories, policing and court facilities, supported by our expert teaching team who have worked as practitioners or researchers within forensics and other related fields.<br/><br/>Our students say that this course is both engaging and exciting, and the extensive experience of the teaching team is invaluable. Current forensic professionals confirm that our course is accurate, innovative and relevant to a range of careers.<br/><br/>We have performed well in National Student Survey 2022 for student satisfaction with 91% of our students being satisfied overall with their course.<br/><br/>Specialist facilities<br/>The forensic facilities include a range of crime scenes, including cars, crime scene rooms, fire scenes and outside scenes, a forensic workshop and further science laboratories. A wide range of forensic equipment is housed within these areas and the facilities and equipment used depends on whether you study Forensic Investigation as a single or combined honours degree.<br/><br/>We have a dedicated crime scene facility containing bedrooms and a blood distribution room, a Victorian graveyard and dedicated outdoor space, two fire scenes, a forensic laboratory and five further science laboratories. We also make use of the universitys Hydra suite and court room facilities to simulate giving evidence, all with relevant equipment attached. <br/><br/>Location<br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F410
Institution Code
C10
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffA typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent. Please see our website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/ Scottish HigherPlease see website for information Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 Please see website for information International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Please see our website for information Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent. Please see our website for information A levelB,B,C One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent. Please see our website for information |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |