University Centre South Essex
UCAS Code: LF64 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Minimum 15 credits at merit or above.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English Language GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills Maths GCSE at grade C (4) or above, OR a Level 2 equivalent such as functional skills
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About this course
This course is underpinned by the four key distinct disciplinary strands of Forensic Investigation, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Work Related Skills/Experience. These four strands enable students to analyse contemporary issues from a range of multidisciplinary perspectives, providing essential transferable skills for employment. In addition, the course provides students with a well-rounded knowledge base, application and experience of work-related skills for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.
The course operates on a modular basis, all of which are compulsory. You will take 120 credits each year. In Year 1 you will take 3 modules weighted at 20 credits and two modules weighted at 30 credits. In Year 2, you will take 6 modules weighted at 20 credits each. In Year 3, the Dissertation is weighted at 40 credits and you will take 4 modules at 20 credits.
Modules
Year 1 for full-time students (Level 4)
CF101 Introduction to Criminology
CF102 Crime Scene Investigation Semester 2 only
CF103 Introduction to Policing
CF104 Introduction to Forensic Investigation
CF105 Introduction to the Criminal Justice System Semester 1 only
Year 2 for full-time students (Level 5)
CF201 Criminological Research Methods
CF202 Principles of Criminal Investigation
CF203 Cybercrime and Digital Investigation Semester 1 only
CF204 Serious and Serial Offenders Semester 2 only
CF205 Role of an Expert Witness Semester 2 only
CF206 Taphonomy and Forensic Entomology Semester 1 only
Year 3 for full-time students (Level 6)
CF301 Dissertation
CF302 Professional Development
CF303 Terrorism, Genocide and Organised Crime Semester 1 only
CF304 Forensic Human Identification
CF305 Aspects of Forensic Psychology
Assessment methods
There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, presentations and the final year dissertation. The grades from formal assessments count towards your final module mark.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework:
Year 1
75% coursework 17% written exams 8% practical exams
Year 2
83% coursework 17% written exams
Year 3
100% coursework
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