Forensic Investigation MSc
University of Portsmouth
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Forensic evidence is a vital component in bringing perpetrators to justice. On this MSc Forensic Investigation degree course, youll learn the practical skills and theories that underpin forensic science and its role in criminal justice, from the investigation to the courtroom. Developed with our partners in law enforcement and forensic science, including Hampshire Constabulary, Key Forensic Services and Forensic Access, this course will build your experience of forensic methods in realistic ...Read more

Forensic evidence is a vital component in bringing perpetrators to justice. On this MSc Forensic Investigation degree course, you'll learn the practical skills and theories that underpin forensic science and its role in criminal justice, from the investigation to the courtroom. Developed with our partners in law enforcement and forensic science, including Hampshire Constabulary, Key Forensic Services and Forensic Access, this course will build your experience of forensic methods in realistic settings, such as our Crime Scene Simulation Spaces. You'll study the extent and nature of forensic practices, and explore how best to deploy them, so you can form strategic forensic responses in the investigation of crime within your career. Study either full or part-time, and have the chance to customise your qualification by choosing to combine your study of forensic investigation with another of our Criminal Justice Master's courses. When you graduate, you'll have all the skills you need for a successful career in forensic investigation or police work, or another related criminal justice field, such as intelligence or crime science.

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84/279
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14th
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42nd
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Darcie
20 Feb 25

Best aspects are the lecturers and the people you meet on the course. Of course there'll be some people that you don't like or get on with but the whole Department of Psychology..Read more

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Chloe
20 Feb 25

Portsmouth has been great to live in and attending the uni has been fun. Im thoroughly enjoying my course and the support ive received from lecturers is amazing..Read more

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Entry requirements

A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, Forensic Science or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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£10,900 per year

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£10,900 per year

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£10,900 per year

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Students from England

£17,200 per year

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£17,200 per year

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Darcie
20 Feb 25
Forensic Psychology MSc
Best aspects are the lecturers and the people you meet on the course. Of course there'll be some people that you don't like or get on with but the whole Department of Psychology...
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Chloe
20 Feb 25
Forensic Investigation MSc
Portsmouth has been great to live in and attending the uni has been fun. Im thoroughly enjoying my course and the support ive received from lecturers is amazing...
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