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

Programme overview

BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation covers the journey from crime scene to courtroom across science, policing and law, and is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. Students use a crime scene house, excavation site, simulated courtroom and industry-standard labs.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Introduction to Forensic Analysis, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Awareness, Fundamental Scientific Principles, Key Skills for Forensic Science, Exploring Crime and Deviance. Later years include Digital Forensics, Forensic Examination of Human Remains, Major Scene Examination, Forensic Casework and the Expert Witness, and a Research Project.

Career pathways

Crime scene units, forensic investigation units, wider criminal justice sector, digital forensics, further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points or above. A level: BCC. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A level. BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Access to HE Diploma with at least 104 tariff points. GCSEs: a minimum of 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C or 4 or above, or equivalent, with consideration given to individual circumstances. Contextual offers may be made based on background and circumstances.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year. Source

Intake: September 2027 (Pontypridd)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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