Forensic Investigations BSc (Hons)
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Course overview
This course combines academic insight with hands-on experience in a range of investigative practices. Tackle real-life case studies, work on scenarios that mirror actual investigations and gain industry insights through optional work placements and visits. 2 Industry-relevant curriculum: learn hands-on skills and techniques to dive into areas like crime scene investigation, digital crime detection, fraud analysis, forensics and interviewing.
Skills development: learn to interpret data, detect digital crimes and analyse fraud cases. Carry out mock suspect interviews and learn how to conduct sur
Key highlights
- Real-life case studies and scenarios mirroring actual investigations
- Optional work placements and industry visits for practical insight
- Covers crime scene investigation, digital crime detection and fraud analysis
- Practise mock suspect interviews to build interviewing skills
- Learn to interpret data and analyse fraud cases
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 qua…
- 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 to HE The Access to HE Diploma in a science or health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
- Access to HE Diploma — in a 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
- Crime scene investigator
- Digital forensic investigator
- Fraud investigator
- Police investigator
- Intelligence analyst
- Forensic 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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