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Bachelor of Forensic Investigation

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A one-year MSc training forensic investigators in scientific, Legal and investigative methods.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Forensic Investigation. Select and apply relevant analytical
Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

Forensic scientist
Crime scene investigator
Digital forensics analyst
Intelligence analyst
Environmental crime investigator
Corporate investigator
Forensic consultant

Curriculum

Lectures
Seminars
Workshops and lab practicals using real case studies. Content centres on incident scene examination and management under the Forensic Science Regulator's Codes of Practice
With Senior Investigating Officer practices and criminology and law perspectives.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer BBC at A-level (or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as BTEC
T Level
Access to HE
IB)
Additional academic criteria: Typical offer BBC at A-level (DDE on foundation-year variants
ABB physiotherapy
BBB midwifery
AAA/AAB medicine)
GCSE Maths grade 4 on some courses.

Accepted academic background

Level 3 entry: two A-levels, BTEC National Diploma, T Level, Access to HE Diploma, International or Welsh Baccalaureate, HND/HNC or equivalent, foundation-year degrees about 48 UCAS points, national equivalents on country pages (e.g. India Std XII 60% average)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 60
PTE Academic 59

Documents you’ll need

Completed Application
Official Academic Transcripts
Passport or Identity Document
Secondary School Completion Evidence
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the Forensic Investigation admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£17,000 GBP
Application fee	£35 GBP
Deposit	£3,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Canterbury Campus
Faculty or school	School of Business, Law, and Policing
Department	School of Business, Law, and Policing
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Potential Canterbury Christ Church University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Forensic Investigation. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.