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Criminology & Forensic Investigation at University Centre South Essex - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University Centre South Essex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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10Jan
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Undergraduate

Course summary

Aimed at those looking to progress to a career in criminology forensic investigation or investigative policing, Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) will enable you to understand the core causes of criminal behaviour and the principles of crime scene investigation. Why study this degree at University Centre South Essex?

  • You will be taught by tutors with industry experience
  • You will receive industry-related work experience
  • The course allows you to pursue a number of career and further education paths
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 you to analyse contemporary issues from a range of multidisciplinary perspectives providing essential transferable skills for employment. In addition the course provides you with a well-rounded knowledge base application and experience of work-re- lated skills for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.ant 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 CF103 Introduction to Policing, Semester 2 only 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 CF304 Forensic Human Identification CF305 Aspects of Forensic Psychology

Assessment method

You are taught through a combination of lectures seminars and workshops which enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of the disciplines of Counselling and all professional aspects pertaining to the counselling industry. A range of appropriate facilities including the library and online learning resources the Learning Resource Centre and the Forum supports your independent learning. You will receive on-going feedback as part of your one-to-one sessions with your unit teachers. You will also receive summative feedback on all formal assessments undertaken by coursework. Feedback is intended to help you learn and you are encouraged to discuss it with your unit leader. Feedback can be given in a range of different ways in order to accommodate a variety of learning styles and aptitudes including group critiques, recorded verbal feedback and written feedback. Feedback on the Final Major Project/Dissertation module in Year three is provided throughout and through supervision meetings as scheduled. 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

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Criminal records declaration (DBS/Disclosure Scotland)

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)7IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components.

Student Outcomes

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40%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
55%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

International £17930 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £17930 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

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Criminology & Forensic Investigation at University Centre South Essex - UCAS