BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigative Studies at Anglia Ruskin University

Learn about forensic science, crime scene processing, policing and the law, and experience the real world of crime and investigation. Study in specialist facilities, and gain all-round knowledge and skills in crime scene examination and official procedures. You’ll learn about different types of crime, and how these are investigated by the police in collaboration with other agencies such as fire and rescue.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with placement  |  Study mode: full-time (placement year available)  |  Intake: January 2027, September 2027  |  Location: Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Learn about legal systems in the UK, particularly procedures around evidence and the role of the forensic scientist and expert witness. On this course, you’ll get to grips with common types of evidence, including their collection, preservation and documentation. Year 1: United Kingdom Legal Systems and Law for Forensic Scientists, Applied Science for Forensic Investigators, Introduction to Forensic Photography and Methodologies, Investigative Skills, Biological and Trace Evidence Analysis, Personal and Professional Development - Level 4, Group Tutorial. Year 2: Forensic Scene Examination, Police and Forensic Investigations, Introduction to Fire Investigation, Professional and Personal Development - Level 5, Ruskin Module, Mass Fatality Incidents, Evidence Based Policing, Digital Forensics. Year 3: Undergraduate Major Project, Management of Major Investigations, Forensic Pathology, Forensic Anthropology, Advanced Digital Investigations, Major Investigations, Group Tutorial.

Career pathways

If you look for similar courses in the UK, you won’t find anything quite like what ARU offers. We have practical sessions almost every week.

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