**Forensic investigation is an exciting and challenging area of study, which involves an understanding of investigative techniques including the interpretation and presentation of evidence.**
The course provides the breadth of skills and techniques which could enable you to pursue diverse careers including those in fraud management, digital forensics, social media and other investigatory roles.
There is a valuable element of practical work and our course touches upon a range of investigative techniques. We focus on providing a practical experience, using real-life...
**Forensic investigation is an exciting and challenging area of study, which involves an understanding of investigative techniques including the interpretation and presentation of evidence.**<br/><br/>The course provides the breadth of skills and techniques which could enable you to pursue diverse careers including those in fraud management, digital forensics, social media and other investigatory roles. <br/><br/>There is a valuable element of practical work and our course touches upon a range of investigative techniques. We focus on providing a practical experience, using real-life case studies and scenarios, industry visits and skills development, as well as traditional academic approaches. <br/><br/>**Key Course Benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- The course covers investigative skills, the law, interviewing techniques, forensic science, investigation management, and legal process of enquiry, crime scene analysis, fraud investigation, digital forensics, surveillance and the evaluation of evidence. <br/><br/><br/>- Use of ethical hacking facilities for digital forensics and investigation using social media and access to well-equipped laboratory facilities for various scientific techniques. <br/><br/><br/>- Experience crime scene management and access a crime scene house and courtroom where students will actively participate in mock court room proceedings. <br/><br/><br/>- Expert guest lecturers from professionals in their field who provide insight into the numerous employability options available (subject to availability). <br/><br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
F410
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 [1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed [2] May also include AS level and EPQ [3] Specific subject not required Scottish HigherC,C,C,C,D Access to HE DiplomaD:30 The Access to HE Diploma in a science or health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at grade 4 / C or above to include English and Mathematics. A level |
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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 |
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