Program Overview

Crime and Investigation BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation course draws on law, crime scene science, criminology, and investigation, giving you a broad, holistic, and stimulating learning experience.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Year 1 Core Modules
  • Foundations of Investigation (40 credits)
  • Fundamentals of the English Legal System (20 credits)
  • Introduction to Digital Investigation and Intelligence (40 credits)
  • Investigating Crime Scenes (20 credits)
• Year 2 Core Modules
  • Contextualising Investigation (40 credits)
  • Future Directions (Research, Careers and Development) (20 credits)
  • Law and Procedure (20 credits)
  • Researching Crime (40 credits)
• Final-Year Core Modules
  • Defendants and Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
  • International Policing and Investigation (20 credits)
  • Research Project (40 credits)
  • The Practice of Investigation (40 credits)

How You Learn

All modules are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, and the forensic modules also include practical sessions.

How You Are Assessed

Assessment is varied and includes essays, portfolios, presentations, projects, case studies, evidence gathering, examinations, and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer is 80-104 tariff points from at least two A levels, T level, or equivalent.
• You must have GCSE English Language grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent.

Employability

• Career opportunities include the police service, law enforcement or criminal justice agencies, voluntary organisations, the public sector, or the law sector.
• All programmes are designed to incorporate employability skills development alongside your degree course.

Information for International Applicants

• International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting the university's website.
• Useful information for non-UK students and applicants is available on the university's international pages.

Other Course Routes

• Foundation Year
  • Study this course with a foundation year if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1.
  • BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year)

Fees

• Full-time
  • Fee for UK applicants: £9,535 a year
  • Fee for international applicants: £17,000 a year
• Part-time
  • Fee for UK applicants: £4,635 (120 credits)

Choose Teesside

• iPad
  • Are you eligible for an iPad, keyboard, and up to £300 credit for learning resources?
• Accommodation
  • Live in affordable accommodation right on-campus - from only £100 a week
• Campus
  • Study in our town-centre campus with £280m of recent investment.
• Adobe
  • Study at Europe's first Adobe Creative Campus and develop your creative and digital skills.

Student and Graduate Profiles

• Amy Watson
  • BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation
  • Amy now works for Hertfordshire Police as a Crime Officer in the investigation management unit.
• Amelia Dennis, Rethink Mental Illness
  • Amelia Dennis, BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation graduate, is now a Community Co-ordinator (Navigation & Apprentice) at Rethink Mental Illness.