BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation

... United Kingdom
... Arden University

Course Overview

The course starts by taking you on an immersive journey through the entire investigative process, illustrating the natural progress of criminal investigations and the interlinked areas of policing and forensics. Through this, you will gain knowledge of how the various personnel involved in an investigation work together to achieve a common goal. Not only is the course delivered by skilled academic staff with years of experience in the field, but the additional use of guest lectures and webinars will provide you with a solid grounding of real practices in modern forensic and criminal investigations.

Just one of the ways this course stands out is our immersive virtual crime world, which allows you to place yourself in real-world scenarios. To supplement your learning, this environment will be integrated seamlessly with your modules so that you can put the theory you learn during your lessons, seminars, and workshops into practice. You’ll have the opportunity to take on a range of investigative roles as you navigate different environments such as crime scenes, the police custody suite, the major incident room, police cells, the courtroom, the forensics lab, and a burial site where you uncover partially clothed bones. Through this, you’ll gain insight into important processes and roles in forensic and criminal investigations, preparing you for future work in the field of forensic investigation.

This course shares the same level 4 modules as our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation. After completing the first year of your course, you’ll have the option to switch over to this pathway if it better suits your interests.

General Eligibility

To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) in Forensic and Criminal Investigation, you should normally have:

  • Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent.

  • Alternative level 3 qualifications will also be considered, including Access to HE, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or international equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

In a distance learning course, there are typically no strict regulations regarding part-time employment, providing students with the flexibility to pursue work opportunities while studying remotely. This autonomy allows individuals to manage their schedules and balance professional commitments with their educational pursuits.

Language Requirement

    • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent.

    Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the medium of instruction was in English can be accepted.

Programme Information
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Course Category

Criminology


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Campus Name

Online


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 3 Years Part-Time, 3+ Years


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Available Intake

January, February


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IELTS Score

6.0


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Tuition Fees Range

6935,

5500, (INT)


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