Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
Why choose this course
• What motivates offenders? How does forensic evidence help to support investigations? How do we use forensic intelligence to develop strategies? How does crime impact victims, and which punishments should be imposed on criminals? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on our BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation course.
• Our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary issues relating to crime, deviance, the criminal justice system, and the p...
<strong>Why choose this course</strong><br/>• What motivates offenders? How does forensic evidence help to support investigations? How do we use forensic intelligence to develop strategies? How does crime impact victims, and which punishments should be imposed on criminals? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on our BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation course.<br/><br/>• Our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary issues relating to crime, deviance, the criminal justice system, and the processes of crime investigation.<br/><br/>• Our award-winning Professional Training Placements scheme prepares students for roles in industry.<br/><br/><strong>What you will study</strong><br/>This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of both criminology and forensic investigation. You will also learn how they apply to a range of crimes and criminal justice issues.<br/><br/>We will help you to develop your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and crime investigation challenges. You’ll also learn about the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance, social control, criminal justice, and forensic investigation.<br/><br/>From the second year, you’ll also be able to choose from a variety of optional modules, to allow you to study more of the subjects that are of particular interest to you and your future career. Our modules are taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers subjects at the cutting-edge of current issues and debate.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Stag Hill
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LF95
Institution Code
S85
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,B,B,B
A,B,B,B,B
Overall: AABBB - ABBBB GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, 30 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 15 Level 3 Credits at Merit - 27 Level 3 Credits at Distinction and 18 Level 3 Credits at Merit.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
33
32
Overall: 33-32. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6, Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4 and a Science subject HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) plus Science at grade B (6) (or equivalent).
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
B,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B
Extended Project
A
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
A level
A,B,B
B,B,B
Overall: ABB-BBB Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
T Level
D
Overall: Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) plus Science at grade 6 (B).
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Overall: Pass overall with ABB-BBB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.
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