Crime and Investigative Studies [with Foundation Year]
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About this course
From criminal investigation to courtroom: get exposure to the real world of crime scenes, policing and investigation. Learn about how crime is detected by the police using a range of investigative techniques, particularly forensic evidence, and how this is presented to a jury within a court of law. This course has been validated to include an optional Sandwich Placement year in industry.
Are you interested in crime, forensic science, policing and the law, but unsure which subject to study? You’ll cover them all on our course. We combine the crime scene examination part of forensic science with other crime-related subjects, such as policing, intelligence and the law. This means that, when you graduate, you’ll have a wide range of criminal justice career options to choose from.
Use our superb crime scene laboratories to learn the skills of a crime scene examiner. We’ll help you to understand the practical aspects of crime and investigation, and how they affect everyday life. You’ll look at different types of crime, from burglary through to murder, and find out how these are investigated by the Police. You’ll also learn how to investigate mass disasters, such as plane crashes and tsunamis, and discover how forensic pathology and anthropology is used.
Our course will explore traditional investigative methods used by the Police in addition to newer aspects of policing, such as evidence-based policing. You will also learn how to present professional reports in both a policing environment and within a court of law.
Our lecturers have first-hand experience of crime scene examination, policing and criminal justice. As well as benefitting from their knowledge, you’ll have guest lectures from visiting professionals and get an understanding of the workplace through visits to places such as the Crown Court, and other field trips.
Modules
Year 1:
Core modules
Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
Information and Communication Technology
Critical Thinking
Composition and Style
Ethics
Fundamentals of Law
Business Law
Criminal Law
Year 2:
Core modules
United Kingdom Legal Systems and Law for Forensic Scientists
Applied Science for Forensic Investigators
Introduction to Forensic Photography and Methodologies
Investigative Skills
Physical Criminalistics
Personal and Professional Development - Level 4
Year 3:
Core modules
Forensic Scene Examination
Mass Fatality Incidents
Evidence Based Policing
Digital Forensics
Police and Forensic Investigations
Introduction to Fire Investigation
Personal and Professional Development - Level 5
Ruskin Module
Year 4:
Core modules
Forensic Pathology
Major Investigations
Undergraduate Major Project
Specialised Topics in Investigative Science
Management of Major Investigation
Forensic Anthropology
Assessment methods
Throughout the course, we’ll use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. Besides exams, these will include your reports, essays, work portfolios, practical exercises, and participation in role-plays and group work.
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