BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation at Canterbury Christ Church University

Study the intersection between science and criminal justice on our BSc Forensic Investigation degree. If you're interested in how science helps solve crimes, this course will give you the practical skills and knowledge needed for a career in forensic science, policing, or criminal justice. You'll study in purpose-built facilities, including realistic crime scene flats, a court simulation suite, and our award-winning Anatomy Learning Centre.

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 realistic crime scenes, collecting and recording evidence using professional techniques. Analyse forensic evidence such as DNA, blood patterns, toxicology samples, and trace materials. Core modules include Year 1: Introduction to Forensic Investigation, Forensic Biology: Bodies of Evidence, Forensic Chemistry Uncovered, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Student Success Modules; Year 2: Blood, Drugs and Guns, Forensic Investigation of Serious Crime, Employability Modules, Interdisciplinary modules; Year 3: Research in Practice, Unravelling the Evidence, Complex and Major Crime Investigation, Forensic Investigation Specialist Project. Optional modules include Fire and Explosion Scene Investigation, 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 curriculum and therefore, graduates are normally able to evidence these skills, preparing them for a range of careers.

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