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The Forensic Investigation course is part of the Forensic MSc Programme. It is convenient and hands-on, aiming to produce forensic experts capable of giving expert witness testimonies in a courtroom and elsewhere.
Students can choose from a wide range of subject areas, providing a highly flexible course where learners can tailor their MSc to their interests.
The course consists of a short period of introductory studies followed by academic instruction in modular form. Most modules are five days, interspersed with weeks devoted to private study. Students must take five core modules and choose six elective modules based on their background, future requirements, or interests. A four-month research project and a thesis, literature review, or paper follow this.
A first or second-class honors degree or equivalent in archaeology, forensic science, scientific discipline, or the professional equivalent. Students with other degrees who can show a knowledge of and interest in the scientific elements of the subject will also be considered.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Compulsory modules
Advanced Crime Scene Investigation
Analytical Techniques
Courtroom Skills
Investigation and Evidence Collection
Reasoning for Forensic Science
Research Project
Elective modules
Digital Scene Forensics
Introductory Studies
Counter Improvised Explosive Devices Capability
Environmental Forensic Science
Fakes and Forgeries
Firearms Investigations
Fires, Explosions and their Investigation
Forensic Archaeology: Recovering Buried Remains
Forensic Archaeology Mass Grave Excavation
Forensic Ballistic Investigations
Forensic Exploitation and Intelligence
Forensic Investigation of Explosives and Explosive Devices
Fundamentals of Forensic Anthropology: Osteology
Hazardous Forensics
International Heritage Crime
International Heritage Exercise
Introduction to Firearms Investigations and Forensic Ballistics
Introduction to Fire Investigation
Mass Fatality Incidents
Materials Engineering and Processing
Materials Failure and Analysis
Practical Archaeological Excavation
Radiographic Investigations in Forensic Science
Trace Evidence
Trauma Weapon Effects
UK Heritage Crime
UK Heritage Exercise
IELTS 6.5 overall and 5.5 in all skill components.
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