Crime with Forensic Investigation
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H769 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Huddersfield
UCAS Code: H769 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Access to HE Diploma
or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition you must have GCSE Science (Chemistry, Physics, Biology or dual award Science) at grade 4 or above, grade C or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme, or equivalent qualification.
112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
Pass (C and above)
UCAS Tariff
from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
About this course
Crime and forensic science are closely intertwined, shaping how we investigate, understand, and respond to criminal activity. A strong foundation in forensic investigation is essential for tackling crime effectively and ensuring justice is served.
Our Crime with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) degree offers a unique opportunity to explore crime through the lens of forensic science, examining how forensic techniques and criminal investigation contribute to the justice system. You will gain insight into key areas such as forensic evidence, criminal investigation, violent crime, and the role of forensic professionals in law enforcement and legal proceedings.
**Why study Crime with Forensic Investigation at University of Huddersfield?**
This course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed for a career in forensic and criminal investigation. You’ll explore the role of forensic science in solving crimes and learn how forensic evidence is used in prosecutions. You’ll also delve into the wider justice system, looking at how forensic professionals collaborate with the police and other agencies to bring offenders to justice.
Our lecturers bring a wealth of experience from diverse backgrounds, including former senior investigating officers who have led major criminal cases, specialist forensic scientists, and leading academic researchers. They are dedicated to providing an inclusive, immersive, and supportive learning environment to help you reach your full potential. You’ll also hear from guest speakers, including professionals working in forensic science, law enforcement, and criminal justice.
You’ll develop essential employability skills such as digital literacy, forensic analysis, laboratory techniques, data interpretation, critical thinking, and professional communication. The course is designed to prepare you for real-world challenges, with assessments that mirror practical forensic tasks. In your second year, you’ll engage in work experience or volunteering, gaining hands-on insights into relevant career pathways.
**Professional Bodies**
At Huddersfield, you’ll study the Global Professional Award alongside your degree† so that you gain valuable qualities and experiences that could help you to get the career you want, no matter what your field of study is.
†full-time, undergraduate first degrees with a minimum duration of three years. This does not include postgraduate, foundation, top-up, accelerates or apprenticeship degrees.
**Why Huddersfield?**
Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Modules
Year 1 modules include:
• Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Exploring the Social Sciences
• Introduction to Policing and Investigation
• The Analysis of Forensic Data
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
Assessment methods
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• contact time with your tutor
• time spent on independent study
• how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Please see our website for more information - https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-finance/scholarships-bursaries/
The Uni
University of Huddersfield
Department of Social and Psychological Sciences (HDSPS)
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We have quite a lot of sociology graduates, although numbers fell last year. But graduates still do pretty well. Most sociology graduates go straight into work when they complete their degrees, and a lot of graduates go into jobs in social professions such as recruitment, education, community and youth work, and housing. An important option for a sociology graduate is social work - and we're short of people willing to take this challenging but rewarding career. Sociology is a flexible degree and you can find graduates from the subject in pretty much every reasonable job — obviously, you don't find many doctors or engineers, but you do find them in finance, the media, healthcare, marketing and even IT. Sociology graduates taking further study often branch out into other qualifications, like teaching, law, psychology, HR and even maths, so don’t think a sociology degree restricts you to just one set of options.
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