Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
100% of our Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation students were satisfied with the academic support on their course - National Student Survey 2025 Discover how science and investigation come together to solve crimes with our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation with Criminal Investigation degree. This course blends the practical skills of forensic science with the analytical knowledge of criminal investigation, preparing you for a career in the Criminal Justice System, forensic services, or law enforcement. From the crime scene to the courtroom, you’ll explore how crimes are investigated, and how evidence is collected, analysed, and used to support justice. Alongside expert teaching, you’ll train in specialist facilities, including crime scene flats, mock courtrooms, and our award-winning Anatomy Learning Centre. What you'll learn
- Investigate criminal behaviour and the processes involved in criminal investigations, from initial response to case resolution.
- Develop skills in interviewing witnesses and suspects, understanding the legal and ethical considerations involved.
- Analyse the role of forensic evidence in the courtroom, including the presentation and interpretation of scientific findings.
- Explore the impact of miscarriages of justice and the importance of critical evaluation in investigative processes.
- Put skills to practice through Hydra, our innovative simulation learning experience.
Modules
For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.
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
- Course code:
- F415
- Institution code:
- C10
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 30 credits
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 29 points
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | 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 .
Additional fee information
Home (UK) Fees:
Home (UK) tuition fees for standard undergraduate degree and PGCE courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are currently set in line with the maximum tuition fee cap set by the UK Government.
Canterbury Christ Church University expects the 2026/27 tuition fees for standard undergraduate degrees (excluding Foundation Year 0) and PGCE courses for Home students, to be set at the maximum tuition fee cap, currently £9,535. However, this is subject to any changes to the maximum tuition fee cap, or any other changes to regulated undergraduate tuition fees, that might be subsequently approved by Parliament for the 2026/27 academic year.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees):
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2026/27 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2026/27 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU