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Forensic Investigation

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

100% of our Forensic Investigation students were in work or further study 15 months after finishing their course - Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025

Study the intersection between science and criminal justice on our BSc Forensic Investigation degree. If you're interested in how science helps solve crimes, this course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in forensic science, policing, or criminal justice.

You'll study in purpose-built facilities, including realistic crime scene flats, a court simulation suite, and our award-winning Anatomy Learning Centre. From day one, you’ll take part in practical sessions and learn how to collect, analyse, and present evidence to professional standards.

What you’ll learn

  • Investigate realistic crime scenes, collecting and recording evidence using professional techniques.

  • Analyse forensic evidence such as DNA, blood patterns, toxicology samples, and trace materials.

  • Explore areas like fire investigation, fingerprints, entomology, and impression evidence.

  • Present your findings clearly and accurately, including in simulated courtroom environments.

  • Understand how forensic work fits into the UK legal system and international investigation standards.

  • This course is designed to prepare you for real careers in forensic science, law enforcement, border control, and more. You’ll build key skills in teamwork, communication, and problem-solving, all whilst working in the same kinds of environments used by professionals.

Whether you want to join the police, work in labs, or support international forces, this degree will prepare you for the next step.

Modules

Course Modules

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

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/forensic-investigation

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

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:
F410
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
F410
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

One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent.
Please see our website for information

UCAS Tariff

A typical offer would be
BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent.
One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent.
Please see our website for information
https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

Scottish Higher

Please see website for information

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 15 Merit: 30

Please see website for information

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 29

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

One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent.
Please see our website for information

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/

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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