Program Overview

Crime Scene Science BSc (Hons)

Overview

Our accredited BSc (Hons) Crime Scene Science degree course can prepare you to play an important role in modern society. As a multidisciplinary area of study within the broader fields of investigation, intelligence analysis, and forensic science, you explore scientific techniques to help investigate and detect crime in different environments.

Course Details

Course Structure

• Year 1 Core Modules
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Crime Scene Examination
  • Crime Scene Photography
  • Forensic Case Studies and the Law
  • Forensic Evidence and Recovery
  • Intelligence and Digital Investigation
• Year 2 Core Modules
  • Bioarchaeology and Human Remains Recovery
  • Crime Scene Investigation
  • Crime Series Analysis
  • Forensic Analytical Investigations
  • Major Incident Investigation
  • Professional Practice and the Expert Witness
• Optional Work Placement Year
  • Work placement
• Final-Year Core Modules
  • Business Intelligence and Investigation
  • Human Identification and Forensic Imaging
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Science Research Project
  • Serious Crime Investigation

How You Learn

You learn through a range of teaching and learning methods including:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars and workshops (including oral presentations and poster sessions)
• Scene examination
• Analytical laboratory work
• Computer laboratory-based sessions
• Group projects
• Research projects

How You Are Assessed

You may be assessed through:

• Formal exams including 'unseen' exams
• Court/case reports
• Photographic and evidence portfolios
• Oral presentations and technical interviews
• Collaborative project work
• Preparation and display of posters
• Planning, conduct and reporting of project work

Entry Requirements

• Year 1 Entry
  • 96-112 UCAS tariff points
  • You must have GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent but there are no specified Level 3 subject requirements for this course
• Direct Entry to Later Years
  • If you have previously studied a relevant subject at a higher level (for example HNC, HND or one or more years of a degree at another institution) we can consider you for direct entry to Year 2 or Final Year of this course

Employability

Graduate careers can include crime scene investigator, police officer, intelligence analyst, detention officer, or you could seek employment with agencies or government organisations such as the Environment Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, the prison service or in local government such as Trading Standards. Graduates are also well placed to seek careers in the law and education sectors.

Professional Accreditation

This course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

Tuition Fees

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