BSc (Hons) Crime and Criminal Investigation at University of Gloucestershire

This course offers hands-on training, expert staff, and facilities that put you at the heart of real investigations. From crime scenes to courtrooms, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to launch your career in criminal investigation. Learn from former detectives and criminology specialists, with access to real homicide casework and cutting-edge research.

Department: Criminology and Forensics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with placement year  |  Study mode: full-time, sandwich/placement year option  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society, Researching Crime and Society, True Crime, Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court, Globalisation, Discontents and Global Literacy, Digital Crimes and Social Harms; Level 5 (Year 2): Crime Science, Forensic Investigative Case Study, Forensic Techniques in Crime Scene Investigation, Investigative Practice, Digital Investigations, Miscarriages of Justice; Level 6 (final year): Homicide, Forensic and Applied Criminology, Crime Scenes: Evidence, Investigation and the Courtroom, Independent Investigation Portfolio, Children in the Justice System, Advanced Investigative Practice.

Career pathways

From crime scenes to courtrooms, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to launch your career in criminal investigation. Gain insider knowledge through guest speakers, police facility visits, and tailored career support.

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