BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation at Canterbury Christ Church University

Discover how science and investigation come together to solve crimes with our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation degree. This course blends the practical skills of forensic science with the analytical knowledge of criminal investigation, preparing you for a career in the Criminal Justice System, forensic services, or law enforcement. From the crime scene to the courtroom, you’ll explore how crimes are investigated, and how evidence is collected, analysed, and used to support justice.

Faculty: School of Business, Law, and Policing  |  Department: Law, Policing and Criminal Justice  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Investigate criminal behaviour and the processes involved in criminal investigations, from initial response to case resolution. Develop skills in interviewing witnesses and suspects, understanding the legal and ethical considerations involved. Core modules include Year 1: Introduction to Forensic Investigation, The Criminal Justice System, Investigative Interviewing, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Criminal Investigation: Process and Decision Making, Forensic Investigation of Serious Crime, Interdisciplinary modules, Employability Modules; Year 3: Research in Practice, Evidence Relating to Criminal Investigation, Complex and Major Crime Investigation, Forensic Investigation Specialist Project. Optional modules include Fire and Explosion Scene Investigation, Miscarriages of Justice, Forensic Specialists in Death investigations, Knowledge in Practice.

Career pathways

This course provides an excellent grounding for any career that involves the collection, analysis and interpretation of information or evidence, as these skills are taught in core modules and transferable to many careers. The graduate attributes that are routinely required by employers are embedded into the Forensic Investigation parts of your curriculum and therefore, graduates are normally able to evidence these skills, preparing them for a range of careers.

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