Criminal and Corporate Investigation Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Every investigation starts with a question. What happened? Why did it happen? And how can the evidence reveal the truth?

If you're fascinated by solving problems, analysing evidence and understanding how investigations are conducted, this course will help you develop the skills needed to work across criminal justice, corporate, intelligence and security settings.

You'll explore the legal, ethical and practical foundations of professional investigation while developing skills in investigative interviewing, evidence gathering, intelligence, crime scene investigation and case management. Through practical exercises and scenario-based activities, you'll learn how to assess information, follow lines of enquiry and build evidence to professional standards.

What makes this course distinctive is its focus on both criminal and corporate investigation. Alongside topics such as serious and organised crime, you'll examine areas including corporate investigations, covert investigations, cybercrime and open-source intelligence, giving you a broad understanding of how investigative techniques are applied across different sectors.

At Northampton, you'll learn from a teaching team with experience in the management and investigation of serious and major crimes. Their professional knowledge helps bring theory to life, giving you valuable insight into contemporary investigative practice.

By combining practical investigative training with legal and criminological knowledge, you'll develop analytical thinking, communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills that are valued across a range of investigative and security-focused professions. Whether you aspire to work in criminal justice, intelligence, corporate investigation or related fields, you'll graduate with the confidence and experience to conduct professional investigations responsibly and effectively.

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be confident that:

At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career focused experience designed to help you succeed.

Personalised learning\
Benefit from small group teaching, expert academics and dedicated one to one support within our close-knit learning community.

Built for your future\
Develop valuable skills, gain real world experience and build the confidence to succeed in your chosen career.

Guaranteed accommodation\
We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027.\*

Exceptional student benefits\
Receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost, with essential textbooks available through our library.\*\*

A modern campus experience\
Study at our purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to support learning, collaboration and student life.

The Northampton Employability Promise\
We'll support you to achieve your career goals through personalised careers coaching and ongoing graduate support, including access to paid internships and discounted postgraduate study.\*\*\*

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