Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
University of Surrey
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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**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 ...Read more


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.

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WUSCA ranking:
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23/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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17th
CUG Ranking
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12th
What students say
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03 Dec 24

Amazing community, facilities are great..Read more

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14 Nov 24

The things that make surrey such a great place to study is because there is a 4 story library that is 24/7 opened, there is a lot of green space, close to train station and town...Read more

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

A Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

33 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Overall: ABBApplicants 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.

Overall: AABBBGCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B

Overall: ABBGCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.

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.

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.

Overall: DDD.

Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-levels.Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. GCSE or equivalent: Science, English Language and Mathematics ­– Numeracy as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate. Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

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University of Surrey
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Stag Hill Guildford Surrey GU2 7XH United Kingdom
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