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

On our dynamic three-year programme you engage with the key issues surrounding forensic detection methods. Combining elements of criminology, psychology and archaeology you are introduced to a wide range of applied investigative techniques, grounded in both classic and contemporary theoretical perspectives. 

* DLearn from an expert teaching team with wide-ranging practitioner experience offering genuine insight into Forensic Investigation 

* Focus on professional employability throughout the programme

* Access a wide range of facilities and equipment including specialist software and tools, a range of industry-standard laboratories, a dedicated crime scene house, a taphonomic facility with a licence to carry out decomposition studies, and a replica courtroom

* Authentic assessments based on real world activities through practical assessments, coursework, individual and group work mimicking scenarios of simulated cases.

* Benefit from interactive and practical teaching approaches that bring theory and practice to life 

* Experience real-world criminology in action by reviewing actual cases at The Justice Project 

* 92% student satisfaction for academic support (NSS 2024)

With opportunities to get kitted out in full crime suit and gloves, at Winchester you can contribute to and experience real-world criminology in action through the Justice Project, working on cases where the appeals system has been exhausted. 

Throughout the programme expert teaching and a range of assessment methods encourages you to develop research and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and to gain experience of building and presenting arguments. 

You are introduced to the broad scope of forensic science practice and the core conceptual, theoretical, ethical and practical debates within forensic studies.