Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year

100% of our Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation students were satisfied with the academic support on their course - National Student Survey 2025

Discover how science and investigation come together to solve crimes with our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation degree. This course blends the practical skills of forensic science with the analytical knowledge of criminal investigation, preparing you for a career in the Criminal Justice System, forensic services, or law enforcement.

From the crime scene to the courtroom, you’ll explore how crimes are investigated, and how evidence is collected, analysed, and used to support justice. Alongside expert teaching, you’ll train in specialist facilities, including crime scene flats, mock courtrooms, and our award-winning Anatomy Learning Centre.

What you'll learn

• Investigate criminal behaviour and the processes involved in criminal investigations, from initial response to case resolution.

• Develop skills in interviewing witnesses and suspects, understanding the legal and ethical considerations involved.

• Analyse the role of forensic evidence in the courtroom, including the presentation and interpretation of scientific findings.

• Explore the impact of miscarriages of justice and the importance of critical evaluation in investigative processes.

• Put skills to practice through Hydra, our innovative simulation learning experience.

Blending theory with practice, this degree will give you the opportunity to work on real-world cases, helping you build the skills and experience to enter a range of professions upon graduation.