BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation is a newly redesigned, hands-on degree covering the scientific principles and techniques behind forensic investigation, with practice in documenting, collecting, analysing and interpreting evidence in simulated crime scenes and laboratories. Placement and volunteering opportunities are available through the Staffordshire Forensics Partnership with Staffordshire Police.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-time | Intake: September 2027; January 2028 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 includes Academic Skills for Forensics, Core Skills in Digital and Multimedia Evidence, Crime Scene Investigation and Fundamental Laboratory Techniques; Year 2 includes Enhanced Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Application of Laboratory Techniques, Intermediate Techniques in Digital and Multimedia Evidence and Research Skills; Year 3 includes Complex and Specialist Crime Scene Investigation, Analysis of Forensic Evidence from Specialist Crime Scenes, Management of Digital and Multimedia Evidence and Applied Research and Professional Practice.

Career pathways

Forensic investigation careers including digital, fingerprint and crime scene roles.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC; BTEC DMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (a reduced tariff offer applies to Access applicants). UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Levels: eligible applicants are asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Offers are also made to applicants with Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate, normally in line with the standard entry requirements and possibly with specific subject grades.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for the first year where a foundation-year or placement-year route is chosen is as published; placement-year and foundation-year fees are not included here. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee for the first year where a foundation-year or placement-year route is chosen is as published; placement-year and foundation-year fees are not included here. Source

Intake: September 2027; January 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; 4-9 years part-tim

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