Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll 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.

Discover how science and investigation come together to solve crimes with our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation degree. This course blends the practical skills of forensic science with the analytical knowledge of criminal investigation, preparing you for a career in the Criminal Justice System, forensic services, or law enforcement.

From the crime scene to the courtroom, you’ll explore how crimes are investigated, and how evidence is collected, analysed, and used to support justice. Alongside expert teaching, you’ll train in specialist facilities, including crime scene flats, mock courtrooms, and our award-winning Anatomy Learning Centre.

What you'll learn

* Investigate criminal behaviour and the processes involved in criminal investigations, from initial response to case resolution.

* Develop skills in interviewing witnesses and suspects, understanding the legal and ethical considerations involved.

* Analyse the role of forensic evidence in the courtroom, including the presentation and interpretation of scientific findings.

* Explore the impact of miscarriages of justice and the importance of critical evaluation in investigative processes.

* Put skills to practice through Hydra, our innovative simulation learning experience.

Blending theory with practice, this degree will give you the opportunity to work on real-world cases, helping you build the skills and experience to enter a range of professions upon graduation.

This course also offers the opportunity to take a placement year in industry or spend a year abroad at one of our prestigious partner institutions in North America. You’ll gain valuable real-world experience, build your professional skills and networks, broaden your horizons, and enhance your employability.