Criminology with Forensic Investigation
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: LF95 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
UCAS Code: LF95 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Overall: ABB Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.
Access to HE Diploma
Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.
Extended Project
Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) plus Science at grade B (6) (or equivalent).
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Overall: 33. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6, Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4 and a Science subject HL4/SL4.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Overall: DDD.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Overall: ABB GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B
Scottish Higher
Overall: AABBB GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B
T Level
Overall: Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) plus Science at grade 6 (B).
Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.
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About this course
**Why choose this course**
• What motivates offenders? How does forensic evidence help to support investigations? How do we use forensic intelligence to develop strategies? How does crime impact victims, and which punishments should be imposed on criminals? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on our BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation course.
• Our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary issues relating to crime, deviance, the criminal justice system, and the processes of crime investigation.
• Our award-winning Professional Training Placements scheme prepares students for roles in industry.
**What you will study**
This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of both criminology and forensic investigation. You will also learn how they apply to a range of crimes and criminal justice issues.
We will help you to develop your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and crime investigation challenges. You’ll also learn about the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance, social control, criminal justice, and forensic investigation.
From the second year, you’ll also be able to choose from a variety of optional modules, to allow you to study more of the subjects that are of particular interest to you and your future career. Our modules are taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers subjects at the cutting-edge of current issues and debate.
Modules
To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.
Extra funding
The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.
The Uni
Stag Hill
FABSS - Department of Sociology
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