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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L310

Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,000Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the BSc (Hons) Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 97% of our Criminal Investigation students were satisfied with the learning resources on their course - National Student Survey 2025 Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course. Study Criminal Investigation at Canterbury Christ Church University and explore what really happens behind the scenes of police investigations. From serious cri... International tuition fees are £17,000 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 83% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Mathematics
Academic English and Study Skills
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Foundations of Criminology
Police Powers and Procedures
Crime Scene Investigation
Criminal Evidence and Procedure
Interviewing and Suspect Interrogation
UCAS Code:L310
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDE

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UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£31,500
3 years£18,500£23,500£28,500
5 years£22,000£27,000£33,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
10%Studying
14%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
78%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
76%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Canterbury Christ Church University

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