BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation

The undergraduate Criminology and Forensic Investigation course from the University of West London offers an intensive exploration into the world of crime, providing unparalleled insights into criminal behavior and the ways forensic evidence assists in solving crime. This comprehensive course combines elements of criminology and forensic science to help students develop analytical, investigative, and interpretive skills that are necessary for a career in the criminal justice sector.Course Content: Over the course of this program, students will learn numerous aspects of Criminology and Forensic Investigation. They will gain an understanding on how to analyse criminal behavior, investigating crime scenes, handling and interpreting forensic evidence, and the importance of ethics and human rights in investigations. The course also focuses on developing students' knowledge of current practice and developments in criminal justice, policing and community safety.Key Modules: The core modules covered in this course includes “Introducing Criminology”, “Criminal Justice and Penal Process”, “Key Issues in Criminal Justice”, “Criminal Investigation”, “Individuals and Crime Scenes”, “Contemporary Issues in Policing”, “Forensic Science and Criminal Justice”, and “Criminology & Forensic Investigation Major Project” among others.Future Careers: The Criminology and Forensic Investigation course prepares students for a range of careers in forensic science, crime scene investigation, policing, probation, criminal justice agencies, and related organizations in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.