BSC (HONS) Crime and Investigative Studies

at Anglia Ruskin University - Cambridge

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

3 years full-time
Year 1
Modules are subject to change and availability.

Core modules

• United Kingdom Legal Systems and Law for Forensic Scientists
• Applied Science for Forensic Investigators
• Introduction to Forensic Photography and Methodologies
• Investigative Skills
• Physical Criminalistics
• Personal and Professional Development - Level 4
   

Year 2
Modules are subject to change and availability.

Core modules

• Forensic Scene Examination
• Police and Forensic Investigations
• Introduction to Fire Investigation
• Personal and Professional Development - Level 5
• Ruskin Module
• Mass Fatality Incidents
• Evidence Based Policing
• Digital Forensics
   

Year 3
Modules are subject to change and availability.

Core modules

• Undergraduate Major Project
• Management of Major Investigation
• Specialised Topics in Investigative Science
• Forensic Pathology
• Forensic Anthropology
• Major Investigations

Standard entry requirements

Main

• 104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent).
• 5 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.
• If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
   

Alternatives

• UCAS Tariff points acquired from BTEC Level 3 Diplomas are accepted.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points is accepted.
• UCAS Tariff Points from Access to HE Diplomas in a related subject are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Advanced Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from Scottish Highers are accepted.
• UCAS Tariff points from the Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted.
• The European Baccalaureate at a minimum overall grade of 60% is accepted.
• HNC qualifications are accepted.
• HND qualifications are accepted.
   

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Tuition fees for international students (2022/23)
£14,300

International students starting 2022/23 (full-time, per year)
You can pay your tuition fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will also ask you for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter. Details will be in your offer letter.

Careers

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
As a Crime and Investigative Studies graduate, you’ll be ready to work in various areas of the criminal justice system – particularly policing, crime scene examination, prisons and security – as well as government intelligence agencies.

The legal and criminology elements of the course open up career possibilities in social and youth work, crime analysis, victim support and legal work.

Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. If you’d like to continue your studies we offer a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate courses. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.