BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year

A four-year route that begins with a foundation year to build academic skills and subject knowledge, then continues into the full Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation degree. Combines crime scene and forensic work with the criminal investigation process, investigative interviewing, evidence and the justice system. Careers: Crime scene investigator, police or civilian investigator, intelligence and evidence management roles.

Foundation Year: Exploring Justice; Interdisciplinary Communication Skills; Foundations of Crime and Forensic Investigation; The Big Picture; Student Success Modules

Year 1: Introduction to Forensic Investigation; The Criminal Justice System; Investigative Interviewing; Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation; Student Success Modules

Year 2: Criminal Investigation: Process and Decision Making; Forensic Investigation of Serious Crime; Interdisciplinary Modules; Employability Modules

Year 3: Research in Practice; Evidence Relating to Criminal Investigation; Complex and Major Crime Investigation; Forensic Investigation Specialist Project; Fire and Explosion Scene Investigation (optional); Miscarriages of Justice (optional); Forensic Specialists in Death Investigations (optional); Knowledge in Practice (optional)