Crime with Forensic Investigation

Crime and forensic investigation play a crucial role in how offences are examined, understood and resolved. On this course you’ll explore crime through the lens of forensic science, developing an understanding of how evidence is gathered, analysed and used within criminal investigations and the justice system.

The course focuses on the relationship between forensic science and criminal investigation, allowing you to explore areas such as forensic evidence, investigative practice, violent crime and the role of forensic professionals within law enforcement and legal proceedings. This perspective helps you understand how scientific methods support decision-making across the criminal justice process.

Why study Crime with Forensic Investigation BSc(Hons) at University of Huddersfield?

Learning on the course is applied and practice focused. You’ll explore how forensic science contributes to solving crimes and how evidence is used in prosecutions, while also examining how forensic professionals work alongside the police and other agencies to support investigations. Teaching and assessment are designed to reflect real-world forensic tasks, helping you develop confidence in applying theory to practice.

You’ll be taught by lecturers with experience spanning senior criminal investigation, forensic science and academic research. Guest speakers from forensic science, law enforcement and criminal justice also contribute to the course, offering insight into professional practice, current challenges and career pathways.

You’ll study as part of a small, supportive course community, where students are known by staff and supported to reach their full potential. You’ll also have a Personal Academic Tutor to guide your academic development and help you prepare for future study or employment.

The course places a strong emphasis on employability and applied experience. In your second year, you’ll complete compulsory work experience, giving you the opportunity to gain real-world experience in a relevant setting, apply your learning in practice and build experience that employers value.

The quality of the learning experience is reflected in national league tables, with Criminology at Huddersfield ranked top 5 in Yorkshire and the Humber (Guardian League Tables 2026) and in the top third of UK universities (The Times Good University Guide 2026).

Professional Bodies

At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.

†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.

Why Huddersfield?

Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.

Course Modules

In the first year of study, modules include:
• Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Exploring the Social Sciences
• Policing: Core Functions and Standards
• The Analysis of Forensic Data

To see the full range of modules and descriptions please visit our website. The module information is in the ‘Course details’ section of our course page.

https://courses.hud.ac.uk/2027-28/undergraduate/crime-with-forensic-investigation-bsc-hons

All our courses give you an overview of:
• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback

Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.