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Criminal Investigation - BSc (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A BSc (Hons) in criminal investigation using realistic case material and simulation facilities including the CIPHER Room, Hydra simulation centre and a crime scene house. It covers evidence evaluation, investigative interviewing and case preparation for serious, organised, economic and digitally enabled crime.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include The Scales of Justice: Exploring Britain's Criminal Justice System, Criminal Minds: Understanding Offenders and Victims, Response Policing: Foundations of Operational Practice, and On the Case: The Criminal Investigation. In the final year students choose a work experience route or an equivalent capstone project.

Career pathways

Police staff investigator, investigation officer, intelligence analyst, analytical support officer, policing and detective roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points or above. A level CCC; Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Baccalaureate grade C with CC at A level; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; Access to HE Diploma with at least 96 UCAS tariff points; T Level Pass. Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent); individual circumstances are considered. Contextual offers may be lower based on background and circumstances.

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 3 years full-time

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