Criminology and Forensic Investigation with Integrated Foundation Year Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

In a world in which crime has become one of the most pressing sociological, economic, and political concerns, it has never been more important to know and understand why crime happens, how crime is investigated, and how offenders are brought to justice. \
Our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation with Integrated Foundation Year degree was designed by experts with a wealth of real-world experience in answering these questions. You will learn how to work like these professionals, acquiring the knowledge and skills you need by using our state-of-the art forensic laboratories, working in our ‘crime house’, and taking part in simulated exercises in crime scene investigation. \
Your journey begins with an introductory foundation year, designed to develop your skills, confidence, and core knowledge in a supportive environment. This year helps you build strong academic foundations, ensuring you’re fully prepared to progress smoothly into the undergraduate degree.  \
Throughout your studies, you will draw on our long-standing links with criminal justice agencies, gaining an in-depth understanding of how crime and forensic investigation underpins the work of criminal justice professionals (such as Police, CSI investigators, Lawyers, Magistrates and Prison and Probation staff) and third-sector organisations. \
When you are ready to join this professional world, you will do so as a highly skilled critical thinker who is able not only to answer key criminological questions but also to effect change through critical, research-based problem analysis.