Are you interested in crime, forensic science, policing and the law, but unsure which subject to study? On the Crime and Investigative Studies course, you will study modules covering several aspects of all these areas from crime scene examination, policing, criminology, intelligence and the law.

This means that, when you graduate, you'll have a wide range options for a career in criminal justice.

We will help you understand the practical aspects of crime and investigation and how they affect everyday life. We will look at the impact of crime on victims, offenders and the wider society.

During your course, you will use the superb crime scene laboratories to learn the skills of a crime scene examiner. In the classroom, you'll investigate criminology and how law and punishment are applied, and explore the investigative techniques used by police services. You will look at different types of crime, as well as issues including justice and the role that professionals can play in the investigation of crime and mass disasters.

Learning about the UK legal systems and criminal law, you will learn how they affect the investigation of different types of crime and how to present professional reports of your investigative findings.

Our lecturers have first-hand experience of crime scene analysis, policing and criminal justice. As well as benefiting from their knowledge, you'll have guest lectures from visiting professionals and get an understanding of the workplace through visits to places such as the Crown Court, and other field trips