About Forensic And Criminal Investigation Bsc (hons) & Foundation Year in Arden University
After building your study skills, the course will take you on an immersive journey through the entire investigative process. You’ll gain practical insight into the natural progression of criminal investigations, the interlinked areas of policing and forensics, and how various investigative personnel work together to achieve a common goal. Not only is the course delivered by experienced practitioners, but the additional use of guest lectures and webinars will provide you with a solid grounding of real practises in today’s field.
Just one of the ways this course stands out is our immersive virtual crime world, which allows you to place yourself in real-world scenarios. You’ll have the opportunity to take on a range of roles as you navigate different environments such as crime scenes, the police custody suite, the major incident room, police cells, the courtroom, the forensics lab, and a burial site where you uncover partially clothed bones. Through this, you’ll gain insight into important processes and roles within forensic and criminal investigations as a whole, preparing you for future work in the field.
To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year, you should normally have:
- At least 3 x GCSEs or 45 credits at Level 2 or equivalent. If your qualifications are older than 3 years, we will also ask to see a professional CV.
- Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 12 months of professional work experience evidenced by a CV and reference.
- We also offer this course as a standard bachelor’s degree without a foundation year. To view the course details, please click here.
