Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)

University of Surrey

United Kingdom, Guildford

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University of Surrey

United Kingdom , Guildford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LF94

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2024

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,400 / year

Next Intake September-2024

Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)

About

Our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course - brand new for the 2023/24 academic year - will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary issues relating to crime, deviance, the criminal justice system, and the processes of crime investigation.

At Surrey, we're proud to be currently ranked in the top 10 universities for criminology by the Guardian University Guide 2022.

Our award-winning Professional Training Placements scheme prepares students for roles in industry and our Careers and Employability Service was recognised as the best service in the National University Employability Awards in 2022. We deliver on jobs, too. We were named University of the Year for Graduate Employment in The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of both criminology and forensic investigation. You will also learn how they apply to a range of crimes and criminal justice issues.

We will help you to develop your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and crime investigation challenges. You'll also learn about the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance, social control, criminal justice, and forensic investigation.

From the second year, you'll also be able to choose from a variety of optional modules, to allow you to study more of the subjects that are of particular interest to you and your future career. Our modules are taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers subjects at the cutting-edge of current issues and debate.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

We do not accept school leaving qualifications from Jordan. However, if you do not meet the direct entry requirements for a course, you can apply to study an International Foundation Year programme at the University of Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to an undergraduate degree at the University of Surrey.

Career

Facilities

You'll benefit from our modern teaching facilities including a recently expanded and fully networked computer laboratory based in the Department. Students on this course will also benefit from learning that takes place in our Court of the Future, in our dedicated forensic investigation/crime scene spaces, and through virtual reality.

In addition to the in-person teaching, the course will be enhanced through the use of online resources, including videos, podcasts, web-based audience response systems and student discussion forums.

Careers and graduate prospects

We offer careers information, advice and guidance to all students whilst studying with us, which is extended to our alumni for three years after leaving the University.

Studying Criminology with Forensic Investigation will provide you with a broad social science foundation and a wide range of analytical, practical, and communication skills that are attractive to employers.

Our course gives you the knowledge - together with the research and analytical skills - that you need to pursue a professional career in criminal justice, forensic investigation, the public sector and civil service, business, education, the third sector, and social work.

The course also offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as policing, journalism, politics, marketing, business, human resources, and public administration.

One of the benefits of a degree in criminology is flexibility in the job market. Some of the jobs our students have taken after graduation on our criminology programmes include:

Learning Mentor and Therapy Assistant, St Dominic's School
Case Administrator, National Offender Management Service
Intelligence Researcher, Surrey Police
Training Assistant, Citizens Advice Bureau
Learning Support Assistant, St Luke's School
Trainee Probation Officer, National Probation Service
Police Constable
Research Officer, HM Inspectorate of Prisons
Student Recruitment Officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers
HR Case Manager, Ministry of Justice
Administrative Officer, The Access to Justice Foundation
Strategy Officer, Youth Justice Board
Senior PMO Analyst, Accenture UK
Data Processor, McLaren Automotive Ltd
Social Researcher, Office for National Statistics
Assistant Director, Explore Learning.

In addition, many of our graduates have gone on to study for postgraduate degrees in a range of programmes and countries. We are also proud of our record of alumni who have continued education up to doctoral level and become academic scholars in their own right.