BSc (Hons) Applied Criminology (Criminal Investigation).

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of criminal investigation, including the legal framework, evidence collection and analysis, and interviewing techniques. Students will learn how to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios, preparing them for a career in the criminal justice system. The course also covers the ethical considerations and challenges faced by criminal investigators, such as the need to balance personal privacy with public safety concerns. By the end of the course, students will be able to demonstrate their ability to investigate crimes effectively and legally.

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Students on this course will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including a crime scene house and forensic science laboratory. There are also opportunities for work placements and internships with local law enforcement agencies, providing valuable practical experience.

Unlock Your Potential at Canterbury Christ Church University: A Leading Institution in Criminology and Criminal Justice.

Canterbury Christ Church University is renowned for its expertise in criminology and criminal justice. Our faculty consists of experienced academics and practitioners who are passionate about teaching and research in this field. The university's location in Canterbury, a historic city with a rich cultural heritage, provides students with access to a wide range of criminal justice agencies and organizations, offering valuable networking opportunities.

This degree prepares you for a range of exciting career paths focusing on criminal justice and the treatment of victims and offenders. You will explore the nature, extent, and causes of crime, along with the methods used to manage crime and criminal behavior.

Our experienced teaching staff will take you through key criminological theories, applying them to our understanding of crime, the experiences of offenders and victims in the criminal justice system, and the ways in which society constructs crime problems and responds to criminal behavior.

You will also adopt a critical approach to criminal investigations, exploring police effectiveness in historic sexual abuse investigations, investigative interviewing, and evidence. You will critically analyze aspects of police investigations from a range of perspectives to understand the way in which crimes receive different levels of response depending upon their perceived seriousness.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.