Criminology & Forensic Investigation

Aimed at those looking to progress to a career in criminology forensic investigation or investigative policing, Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) will enable you to understand the core causes of criminal behaviour and the principles of crime scene investigation.

Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?

• You will be taught by tutors with industry experience

• You will receive industry-related work experience

• The course allows you to pursue a number of career and further education paths

This course is underpinned by the four key distinct disciplinary strands of Forensic Investigation Criminology Criminal Justice and Work Related Skills/Experience. These four strands enable you to analyse contemporary issues from a range of multidisciplinary perspectives providing essential transferable skills for employment.

In addition the course provides you with a well-rounded knowledge base application and experience of work-re- lated skills for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.ant industry employment.

The course operates on a modular basis, all of which are compulsory. You will take 120 credits each year. In Year 1 you will take 3 modules weighted at 20 credits and two modules weighted at 30 credits. In Year 2, you will take 6 modules weighted at 20 credits each. In Year 3, the Dissertation is weighted at 40 credits and you will take 4 modules at 20 credits.

Year 1 for full-time students (Level 4)

CF101 Introduction to Criminology
CF102 Crime Scene Investigation
CF103 Introduction to Policing, Semester 2 only
CF104 Introduction to Forensic Investigation
CF105 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Semester 1 only

Year 2 for full-time students (Level 5)

CF201 Criminological Research Methods
CF202 Principles of Criminal Investigation
CF203 Cybercrime and Digital Investigation, Semester 1 only
CF204 Serious and Serial Offenders, Semester 2 only
CF205 Role of an Expert Witness, Semester 2 only
CF206 Taphonomy and Forensic Entomology, Semester 1 only

Year 3 for full-time students (Level 6)

CF301 Dissertation
CF302 Professional Development
CF303 Terrorism, Genocide and Organised Crime
CF304 Forensic Human Identification
CF305 Aspects of Forensic Psychology

You are taught through a combination of lectures seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of the disciplines of Counselling and all professional aspects pertaining to the counselling industry.

A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning.

You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback.

Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled.

Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:
Year 1
75% coursework 17% written exams 8% practical exams
Year 2
83% coursework 17% written exams
Year 3
100% coursework