Criminology and Forensic Investigations BA (Hons)
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Course overview
Step into the fascinating world of crime and justice. Explore crime investigation, crime prevention, public protection and victim support, all while gaining hands-on experience with real-world applications. This should equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a variety of impactful careers.
Career-focused curriculum: gain expertise in law, various types of crime, crime prevention and detection, investigative techniques, evidence evaluation, fraud investigation and tackling serious and complex crimes. Stay ahead of the curve: explore and critically evaluate the latest devel
Key highlights
- Covers crime investigation, crime prevention, public protection and victim support
- Hands-on experience applying learning to real-world situations
- Modules in investigative techniques, evidence evaluation and fraud investigation
- Study of law, types of crime and serious and complex crimes
- Option of a sandwich year extending study to four years
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — UCAS points 112 A level BBC excludes General Studies GCSE GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qual…
- A-level: BBC — excludes General Studies
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — …grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- T-level: Merit — …or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards BTEC DMM T level Overall grade of Merit in the T level qualification in any subject.
- International Baccalaureate: 27 — IB Diploma 27 points Access Diploma The Access to HE Diploma in a Science, Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
- Access to HE Diploma — in a Science, Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction
Scholarships
25% Alumni Discount
Alumni who hold an undergraduate or postgraduate degree are now eligible for a 25% discount on the majority of published postgraduate taught full-time or part-time course fees including postgraduate certificates, diplomas.
Coventry University Group Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship per year of study.
Up to £2,000Sports Scholarships
£1,500 or £3,000 per year
Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship
Up to £4,000 off a full-time Undergraduate degree: Year 1 – £2,000, Year 2 – £1,000 and Year 3 – £1,000.
Careers this course leads to
- Police officer
- Crime analyst
- Fraud investigator
- Probation officer
- Victim support officer
- Crime scene investigator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,600 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Coventry University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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