Our Forensic Investigation degree prepares you for a career in law enforcement, forensics, or investigative and intelligence agencies.
Our Forensic Investigation degrees are perfect for those who are passionate about criminalistics, forensics, crime scene science, and evidence analysis. We will prepare you for a career in law enforcement, forensics, or any other investigative or intelligence agency, such as the Home Office or HM Customs and Excise.
Our industry-standard facilities include a crime scene house, specialist laboratories, and equipment to provide you with practical skills and knowledge upon graduation.
University of Staffordshire
Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) MSci
Entry Requirements
112-120 UCAS Tariff points
- GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
- Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
- Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
- UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
- OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
- T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer
Career Prospects
Graduates from our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation degree have progressed onto careers as crime scene officers, police officers, prison officers, intelligence research officers, laboratory analysts, fraud investigators, digital forensic examiners, teachers, forensic technicians and fingerprint analysts.
Course Details
In Year 1, students learn forensic scientific techniques, including Digital Evidence Processing and Crime Scene Processing. In Year 2, they enhance their investigative skills by analyzing and interpreting various criminalistic and biological evidence types. They choose one option module, such as Firearm Investigation, Forensic Archaeology, or Vehicle Collision Investigation, and design their final year research project. In Year 3, students apply their forensic knowledge by working on simulated crime scenes, analyzing evidence, and presenting as an expert witness. They also complete an independent research project in a current forensic field.
The course operates on a modular basis, providing flexibility and choice. Students take 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics, ensuring the course content meets the Society's component standards.
The tables provide an indicative list of modules for the current academic year, each worth a specified number of credits. Teaching is informed by research and changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. If a module cannot be run, students are advised and provided guidance on selecting an appropriate alternative module.
Year 1
Compulsory Modules:
Case Studies In Criminal Justice 20 credits
Crime Scene Processing 20 credits
Digital Evidence Processing 20 credits
Introduction To Forensic Scientific Techniques 20 credits
Policing Theory 20 credits
Optional Modules
Detection And Analysis Of Drugs 20 credits
Fraud And Forgeries 20 credits
Missing Persons Investigation 20 credits
Year 2
Compulsory Modules:
Advanced Digital Evidence Processing 20 credits
Bodies Of Evidence 20 credits
Designing Research Projects 20 credits
Investigative Skills 20 credits
Marks And Traces 20 credits
Optional Modules:
Detection And Analysis Of Drugs 20 credits
Fraud And Forgeries 20 credits
Missing Persons Investigation 20 credits
Year 3
Compulsory Modules:
Collection And Analysis Of Scene Evidence 20 credits
Expert Witness And The Legal System 20 credits
Forensic Research Project 40 credits
Modern Forensics 20 credits
Optional Modules:
Forensic Advice Clinic 20 credits
Forensic Field School 20 credits
Mass Death Scenarios 20 credits
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