Length 3 years full-time · 4 years sandwich/study overseas 6 years part-time UCAS code(s) 6H78 3Yr Full time · 2L17 4yr SW · 8T53 (with study in Europe, North America or Australia) The Forensic Science and Applied Criminology course combines the study of forensic science with an academic study of law making, thereby answering some of the key criminological questions relating to crime, deviance and social control. Features & benefits of the course Allows you to combine the study of two subjects. Choose the balance of your subjects in Years 2 and 3 of the degree. Named route study is available in criminology in Year 3 leading to a BA (Hons) Criminology. Up-to-date appreciation of the criminal justice process and key agencies operating within it, including the police, courts and prisons. Expert involvement from areas of forensic science including crime scene, fire and insurance claim investigation, vehicle accident reconstruction and law. Well equipped laboratories and new mock crime scene facility.

Studying this degree gives you the opportunity to improve your employability by developing skills and knowledge in two subjects. Opportunities may exist in the established agencies of the criminal justice system (eg with the Police Force including crime scene examination, prisons and probation services). Opportunities are also possible in forensic and analytical laboratories. The programme will also you equip you with a wide variety of transferable skills that can be applied to non-subject specific career pathways such as insurance, teaching, law, computing, local government, journalism, finance and the voluntary sector.