Criminology and Forensic Investigations with Foundation Year BSc

<strong>Our degree with foundation year could be the stepping stone you need to achieve your goals. The foundation year aims to prepare you for degree-level study and is a great way to build the confidence, skills and knowledge needed to succeed on your degree course.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Foundation year</strong><br/>The foundation year course offers an introduction to your chosen subject and helps you develop the necessary skills for degree-level study. It aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this course explores the development of legislation and case law with core academic skills.<br/><br/>Please note that the foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from the Coventry University campus. <br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong><br/>Step into the fascinating world of crime and justice. Explore crime investigation, crime prevention, public protection and victim support, all while gaining hands-on experience with real-world applications. This should equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a variety of impactful careers.<br/><br/><strong>Career-focused curriculum</strong>: gain expertise in law, various types of crime, crime prevention and detection, investigative techniques, evidence evaluation, fraud investigation and tackling serious and complex crimes.<br/><strong>Stay ahead of the curve:</strong> explore and critically evaluate the latest developments in crime, forensic investigation and criminal justice management at both local and global levels.<br/><strong>Think creatively, act impactfully:</strong> learn to develop innovative solutions to complex issues within forensic investigation and the wider criminal justice system, preparing you for a dynamic and meaningful career.<br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/><br/><strong>Foundation year</strong><br/>• Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Provides a grounding in key areas of criminal law and legal practice.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Degree</strong> <br/>- <strong>Project-based learning:</strong> tackle real-world projects, solving complex problems and building critical thinking, collaboration and communication skills. Benefit from career-focused assessments like creating operational plans and giving evidence in mock trials to showcase your expertise.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Global perspective:</strong> compare international approaches to crime and forensic investigation while developing the practical skills essential for a career in criminal justice.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Applied learning:</strong> dive into key aspects of the justice system—from crime investigation to law enforcement and prevention—by engaging in real-world simulations like mock crime scenes, trials, crisis management and community policing.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Learn from industry experts:</strong> benefit from guest lectures2 by professionals from leading criminal justice agencies, offering you valuable insights and real-world context.<br/><br/><br/>- <strong>Hands-on learning:</strong> enhance your understanding of forensic investigation, punishment and control in our learning facilities, which include mock prison cells, a crime house and a mock courtroom.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Careers and opportunities</strong> <br/>Throughout the course, you should develop a broad range of highly valued skills that reflect the changing and dynamic needs of industry, including exceptional communication, project planning, critical thinking and analysis, problem-solving, and powerful presentation and listening skills.<br/><br/>On successful completion of the course, you should be a globally and interculturally aware graduate ready to make a dynamic difference in the world. You could find yourself working in the following roles:<br/><br/><br/>• Policing (including crime scene investigative roles)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Detective (graduate route)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Probation officer<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Criminal intelligence analyst<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Forensic investigative practice<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Aviation security<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Fraud investigator<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Insurance claims investigator.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Please visit our website for the most up-to-date information.