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Criminal Investigation

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

97% of our Criminal Investigation students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course - National Student Survey 2025

Explore how crimes are investigated and justice is delivered on our BSc Criminal Investigation degree. Designed to provide a solid foundation in police investigative practices, this course looks into the complexities of modern crime and the justice system.

You'll explore everything from day-to-day investigations to major and complex cases. You’ll also examine the influence of the media, public perception of policing, and the challenges modern detectives face. You'll gain real experience through simulated interviews and investigative scenarios, including the opportunity to work on a miscarriage of justice case with our partner charity, Inside Justice.

What you’ll learn

  • Examine how criminal investigations are shaped by law, media, and public perception.

  • Investigate real-world case studies, including major crimes and historic cases of abuse.

  • Interview witnesses and suspects in our policing simulation suite using professional techniques.

  • Explore the full process of investigation, from gathering evidence to building a case.

  • Present findings on a potential miscarriage of justice to our partner charity Inside Justice.

  • Whether you want to pursue a career in policing, criminal law, intelligence, or investigative journalism, this course builds the practical knowledge and skills employers are looking for. With a focus on critical thinking, real experience, and professional development, you’ll graduate ready to make a difference.

We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So, we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.

Modules

Course Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/criminal-investigation?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23699501515&gbraid=0AAAAADeXejn0V4ARufsgryamBYds3zqWG&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImp_TkMbZlAMV4pVQBh1VfyQmEAAYASAAEgKPY_D_BwE

Ways to study this course

Campuses

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Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
L313
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
L313
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
BBC

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UCAS Tariff

Entry Requirements: A typical offer would be
BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent.
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Scottish Higher

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Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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