BSc Hons Crime and Investigative Studies

The Crime and Investigative Studies course at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) is a unique undergraduate program that offers cutting-edge training and skills required to forge a successful career in a range of investigative professions. This course combines the theoretical knowledge and practical expertise of crime scene, forensic, and investigative disciplines.Course Content: The course offers a broad exploration of criminal investigation, forensic techniques, criminology, criminal law and themes in criminal justice. Students get an in-depth understanding of the investigative process, forensics, and the nature and types of crime. The course involves dealing with the complexity of critical thinking and decision-making issues in the criminal justice system, the media, the courts, and the public. Key Modules: The course is divided into multiple modules such as Introduction to Crime and Criminology, Practical Crime Scene and Locard's Principle, Law for the Forensic Investigator, Criminal Minds and Crime, Forensic Evidence and the Investigative Process and Dissertation which could be investigative or laboratory-based.Accreditations: The course is accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.Future Careers: Graduates of the program have a wide array of career options in the criminal justice field, notably in the roles like crime scene examiner, intelligence analyst, investigative officer, laboratory analyst, and researcher. Other potential career paths include roles in private security, civil service, policing, border agency, law, education, or youth work.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.