Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

<strong>97% of our Criminal Investigation students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course</strong> - National Student Survey 2025<br/><br/><strong>Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.</strong><br/><br/>Study Criminal Investigation at Canterbury Christ Church University and explore what really happens behind the scenes of police investigations. From serious crime to miscarriages of justice, this course gives you real-world insight into how modern detectives operate.<br/><br/><strong>What youll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Investigate how modern detectives approach serious and complex crime.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Explore historic and current cases of sexual and domestic abuse investigations.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Practice suspect interviewing techniques in a realistic simulation setting.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Analyse the role of the media in shaping trust in the police.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Examine a real potential miscarriage of justice in partnership with Inside Justice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• With access to our policing simulation suite and a chance to work on a potential real-life miscarriage of justice case, this course will introduce you the innovative skills and techniques needed for a future in policing, investigation, and criminal justice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Whether youre interested in how detectives solve complex cases or youre passionate about ensuring that justice is served fairly, this course puts you at the heart of it.<br/><br/>We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.