BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Studies at Buckinghamshire New University

Are you curious about what drives people to commit crimes or how investigators solve them? Do you have a keen eye for details that others often overlook? Delve into Criminology and Forensic Studies and explore everything from criminal psychology to crime scene analysis, gaining real-world skills that are in high demand across policing, law, and forensic services.

Faculty: Psychology and Criminology  |  Duration: Three or Four Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course takes a well-rounded and holistic approach to criminology and forensic studies, combining both specialist areas in a theoretical and hands-on approach. Throughout your time on the course, you’ll develop both the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this sector, you’ll master the art of collection and preserving of forensic evidence and reporting and analysing the information for practical application in court, prison services and other areas. Core modules include Crime, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Making Sense of Society, Policy and Society, Punishment, Justice and Victims, Social Justice, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Crime, Harm and Power in Late Modernity, Contemporary Social Research, Introduction to forensic science, Evidence in court, Comparative Criminal Justice Policy, Dissertation, Forensic professional practice issues, Investigative and forensic psychology. Optional modules include Employability and Professional Development, Criminology Placement, Contemporary Criminology, Leisure, Culture and Space, Cybercrime, Disability, Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System.

Career pathways

Our Criminology programme is a springboard for entry into probation and related roles in the criminal justice system, whether that’s in the police, the court, probation, prison or crime related research organisation. Graduates can also choose to study for a postgraduate course at BNU. Roles include probation services, national security, police force, cybercrime and prevention, criminal justice, law and forensics.

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