Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Forensic and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation Year)
- 4 years
- Duration
- 5,500 GBP/year
- Price
- Rolling admission
- Start
- Rolling admission
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Online
- Format
- United Kingdom
- Location
- Arden University
- School
Program description
Do you want to work in criminal justice or forensics and have a satisfying career, but you need extra aid before starting college? Our BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year program gives you the skills and experience to pursue your degree and investigate crimes.
After developing study skills, the course will take you through the investigation process interactively. A typical criminal investigation, the relationship between forensics and law enforcement, and how investigative professionals work together will be covered. Guest lecturers and webinars will provide a solid foundation in current industry practices in addition to expert instruction.
This course's realistic virtual crime environment lets you visualize yourself in real-life situations. You'll play different roles in murder scenes, the police custody suite, the major incident room, police cells, the courtroom, the forensics lab, and a burial site where you find half clothed bones. Gaining knowledge of criminal and forensic investigation techniques and roles will prepare you for future work.
Program structure
Modules
Foundation Year
- Preparing for University Success
- Exploring the Social World
- Advancing your Academic Skills
- Examining Social Justice
- Planning for Your Future Success
- Investigation Innovation Project
Level 4
- Introduction to Forensic Investigation (20 credits)
- Introduction to Criminal Investigation(20 credits)
- Police Custody (20 credits)
- Witnesses: An Introduction (20 credits)
- Criminal Investigation: Procedures and Practices (20 credits)
- Analysis and Application of Forensics (20 credits)
Level 5
- Core Modules
- Forensic Trace Analysis (20 credits)
- Forensic Biology (20 credits)
- Civilian Employability (20 credits)
- Death Investigation and the Coroner (20 credits)
- Optional Modules
- Transnational Organised Crime (20 credits)
- Intelligence (20 credits)
- Community Policing (20 credits)
Level 6
- Forensic Anthropology (20 credits)
- Environmental Forensics (20 credits)
- Law Enforcement: Vulnerability and Risk (20 credits)
- Special Investigations Portfolio (60 credits)
Price
Online Learning
- Fee per level - 5,500 GBP
- Foundation year fee — 4,000 GBP
Requirements for applicants
- At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are older than 3 years, we will also ask to see a professional CV.
- Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced by a CV and reference.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent.
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the medium of instruction was in English can be accepted.
About the university
Arden University provides flexible and accessible higher education. From our beginnings in 1990 as the online learning partner for British institutions, we've developed to provide both online and blended learning degree programmes that match the needs of modern living. We offer more than 90 career-focused degrees, many of which are recognised by the British Psychological Society, the Chartered Management Institute, the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation, the Association for Project Management, and others.
Our mission is to shape business. You choose the self-development course and learning style, and we'll provide you the skills and insight to succeed.
Many of our students work, have families, and other commitments while studying, yet they require a Degree, Master's, or MBA to maximize their career. We love offering students the flexibility to study and attain their goals, even when they're too busy to visit a study center or be on a schedule. We hope you'll join.
