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Bachelor of Forensic Investigation

University of South Wales

  • Pontypridd, United Kingdom
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

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

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • 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

  • A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit. International applicants: equivalent qualifications accepted
  • see USW country pages.

Accepted academic background

A Levels or international equivalent secondary qualifications (country pages); HND/diploma holders may enter advanced; top-up degrees take HND/foundation degree

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 72
  • PTE Academic 59

How to apply

  1. Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£17,200 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusPontypridd Campus (Treforest)
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Computing, Engineering and Science
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteUSW international scholarships GBP 1,500-2,500 (undergraduate) or GBP 2,000-2,500 (postgraduate) per fees page; Chancellor's International Development Scholarship GBP 2,500 for eligible countries

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.