Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year) Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Learn how to manage crime scenes, analyse crucial evidence and help with real forensic cases on this exciting hands-on course.
Our Forensic Investigation degrees are ideal for those who have a strong interest in criminalistics, forensics, crime scene science and evidence analysis. We will equip you for a career working with the police, a forensic provider or any other investigative or intelligence agency, such as the Home Office, HM Customs and Excise. Our industry standard facilities include a crime scene house, specialist laboratories and equipment to giv...
Learn how to manage crime scenes, analyse crucial evidence and help with real forensic cases on this exciting hands-on course.
Our Forensic Investigation degrees are ideal for those who have a strong interest in criminalistics, forensics, crime scene science and evidence analysis. We will equip you for a career working with the police, a forensic provider or any other investigative or intelligence agency, such as the Home Office, HM Customs and Excise. Our industry standard facilities include a crime scene house, specialist laboratories and equipment to give you practical skills and knowledge for when you graduate.
The Foundation Year option is available for those who may not have the academic profile for direct entry onto the 3-year degree. It will prepare you for the Forensic Investigation degree by studying modules such as Crime in Context and Theories of Criminality.
The Foundation year is taught with the City of Stoke on Trent Sixth Form College, so you will be on the Staffordshire University Stoke on Trent campus and the college's campus for the first year.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: *BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation*
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus)
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Codes/info
Course Code
A59-A28
Institution Code
S72
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Islands, Wales, Republic of Ireland, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £17,285 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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