Course Overview

Forensic Science and Criminology at Keele will equip you with an in depth understanding of the motivations of those who commit crime and how science can be applied to solve and understand criminal activities. You will also explore the impact of crime on a range of parties including the victim, the offender and the professional bodies responsible for investigating criminal activity.

You will study the entire forensic process in detail, from evidence collection, analysis and interpretation to court reporting. Throughout your studies you will develop a comprehensive understanding of continuity of evidence and how the crime scene, laboratory and court contribute to the forensic and legal process.

Your studies will be underpinned by a strong focus on the criminal justice system. You will study topics such as the causes of crime and the nature and development of different social responses to crime which includes the policing and operations of the criminal justice and penal systems.

General Eligibility

A LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

• A Level requirement BBC
  

• A level Chemistry or Biology at grade B or above.

GCSE REQUIREMENTS

• Maths at C (or 4) 

• English Language / Literature at C (or 4)

BTEC

• BTEC requirements DMM

• You must have taken sufficient Chemistry/Biology units

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE

• 29 points to include Higher Level Chemistry or Biology at 6 or above.

ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

• Obtain Access to HE Diploma with 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Chemistry and/or Biology related units.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component or equivalent.