BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation at Teesside University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation draws on law, crime scene science, criminology and investigation to give a broad, holistic learning experience. Teaching uses a fingerprint lab, a crime scene evidence room and a crime scene house with over 30 crime scene areas. The course has links with criminal justice organisations and practitioners.

Department: Policing & Investigation | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with foundation year); up to 5 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Foundations of Investigation, Fundamentals of the English Legal System, Introduction to Digital Investigation and Intelligence, Investigating Crime Scenes. Year 2: Contextualising Investigation, Future Directions (Research, Careers and Development), Law and Procedure, Researching Crime. Final year: Defendants and Witnesses in the Criminal Justice System, International Policing and Investigation, The Practice of Investigation and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Careers include the police, prison service, probation service, border force, intelligence services, forensic services and civilian investigative roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 80-104 tariff points from at least two A levels, T level or equivalent. GCSE English Language grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,000 a year (2026/27). International undergraduate degree rate; tuition only Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 with foundation year); up to 5 years part-time

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