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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation)
University of Gloucestershire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation) course at University of Gloucestershire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
E,E,E
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,425 per year |
| International | £17,425 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L317
Here's what University of Gloucestershire says about its Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation) course.
Why an Integrated Foundation Stage? An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Crime and Criminal Investigation, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.
Why Crime and Criminal Investigation? Are you interested in a career in preventing and detecting crime? Do you want to build the skills required to carry out effective investigations to support victims by solving crime within law enforcement agencies, public organisations or private business?
Our degree in Crime and Criminal Investigation combines the key elements of theory, policy, and practice in the fields of policing, criminology, and criminal justice. In this program, you will study crime and criminal investigations, focusing on the investigative process. You will develop a strong understanding of the Criminal Justice System and the role of investigators within this, while also exploring the current challenges faced by law enforcement and investigators.
You will benefit from the insights of academics with extensive experience in policing organisations. They will guide you through topics such as identifying and securing evidence, interviewing techniques, and victim support.
Throughout the course, you will engage with a variety of case studies and hands on practical scenarios. You will examine historical, empirical, and theoretical perspectives on key issues related to evidence gathering and criminal justice.
By the end of the program and with our support, you will be a well-rounded and confident graduate with the investigative mindset and knowledge needed for a successful career in policing or investigation.
Why University of Gloucestershire? At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:
1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.
Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.
After the course Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.
Experience an open day Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay.
To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on [email protected] or call 03330 14 14 14.
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences
Location
Francis Close Hall - Cheltenham | Cheltenham
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminal justice
• Criminology
• Policing
Start date
September 22, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
University of Gloucestershire reviews
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I really like that the student union put on so many events, though this is mainly helped with clubs and societies. I like the Christian union who put on a whole week long event list of things, and there are also events related to my field of illustration which I can go to get inspiration. It can be ...
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I do feel like I have been unlucky with the people I share with because I find it harder to socialise with the party people who go out drinking and such because I am not like that. I like that everything is close together though in case I have had ended late at uni and need to head to do a food shop...
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It has been easy to budget because I do that myself already without any help. It can be annoying when people take advantage of uni students and their money though by charging more, i.e the cafeteria, landlords, etc. From living in halls to living in a shared house, I do think halls is better cost wi...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
70%
low
Teaching on my course
70%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
69%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
67%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
60%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
70%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
58%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
Assessment and feedback
72%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
60%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
63%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
97%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
66%
low
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
80%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
61%
low
Organisation and management
61%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
58%
low
How well organised is your course?
65%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
57%
low
Student voice
57%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
40%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
66%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
65%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
78%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
67%
low
Teaching on my course
67%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
56%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
56%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
Learning opportunities
67%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
56%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
74%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
70%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
59%
low
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
73%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
63%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
74%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
93%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
63%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
70%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
50%
low
Organisation and management
50%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
52%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
70%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
74%
low
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
52%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
48%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
44%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
94%
high
Teaching on my course
94%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
96%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
91%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
70%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
96%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
91%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
91%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
Organisation and management
89%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
high
How well organised is your course?
91%
high
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
82%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
80%
low
Student voice
84%
high
Student voice
84%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
91%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
75%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
The Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation) course at University of Gloucestershire features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Sociology | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Gloucestershire graduates who took Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
90%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Business and public service associate professionals
30%
Legal professionals
15%
Administrative occupations
5%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Gloucestershire graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£33.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Crime and Criminal Investigation (with Foundation).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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