BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Science at University of Hull

Programme overview

A criminology degree with a forensic science strand covering the science behind collecting, processing and preserving evidence, taught with a replica crime scene facility on campus. Students can apply for a semester-long placement with Humberside Police.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Education | Department: School of Criminology, Politics and Law; Centre for Biomedicine | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a foundation year) | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time | Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Becoming a Criminologist, Introduction to Forensic Science, Introduction to Forensic Analytical Techniques, Social Research in Practice and Criminology in Late Modernity. Year 2 has Crime Scene Investigation, Crime Scene to Courtroom and Current Challenges in Criminology. Final year has a Dissertation (Criminology), Advanced Forensic Science and options such as Specialist Forensic Science Techniques.

Career pathways

Graduates go into roles in the police force, forensic science, HM Prison Service, the Probation Service, legal professions, analysis, social work, the charity sector or the Civil Service.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 96-112 UCAS points (A levels BBC to CCC; BTEC DMM to MMM); contextual offer 96 points. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC or other equivalent Level 3 qualifications. Alternative qualifications: IB Diploma 28 points; Access to HE Diploma pass. The whole application is considered, including achievements, work experience and extracurricular activities. Foundation-year route (4 years, UCAS M931): typical offer 48 UCAS points (A levels EEE; BTEC PPP) from Level 3 qualifications; an essay and/or interview may be used to assess related experience and aptitude. International applicants: academic IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee for the standard full-time course as listed for 2027 entry. Foundation-year fee (home GBP 5,760 where classroom-based) excluded. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,945 a year (2027). Annual tuition fee as listed for 2027 entry. Foundation-year fee (home GBP 5,760 where classroom-based) excluded. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/1f1bf032-d133-9693-3263-7f10843d0fd0

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