Criminology and Forensic Investigation

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.
This 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.
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.

Module Examples

• Crime Scene Investigation

• Crime and Deviance

• Criminal Justice System

• Forensic Examination

• Expert Witness

• Crime, Punishment and Rehabilitation

• Leading Complex and Major Crime Scene Investigation

• Victimology

• Death Investigation (Optional)

https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bsc-hons-criminology-and-forensic-investigation/

Our approach to assessment is centred on authenticity. Forms of assessment reflect what criminal justice practitioners might typically do in their professional roles, creating opportunities for you to develop contemporary knowledge and skills needed in a range of careers. The mix of assessment methods includes:

• Crime scene reports

• Witness statements

• Practical skills assessments

• Reflective oral presentations

• Reflexive debriefs

• Podcasts

• Portfolios

• Real World Case Study Scenarios

• Reports

• Oral presentations

• Poster presentations

• Dissertation
  Within this authentic approach, formative and summative assessment is used. Formative assessment helps you identify your strengths and weaknesses to improve your learning. Summative assessment is designed to enable you to engage deeply with the subject and is used to evaluate your achievement of module learning outcomes. Where individuals may be disadvantaged by an assessment method, reasonable adjustments are considered, while ensuring fairness across the full cohort and adherence to professional standards.
  Informal and formal feedback mechanisms are included within the learning design to support your progression and professional development. The feedback will demonstrate how the grade was derived in relation to performance against grading criteria and identify ways for you to improve in future.