Level 3 Forensic and Criminal Investigation

Are you interested in science, forensics and criminology? If so, this course is ideal to kick-start your career. It combines science and social science subjects with plenty of laboratory work fiving you a mixture of theory and practical skills, whilst improving your employability.

Year 1 units:

• Principles and Applications of Science
• Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
• Science Investigation Skills
• Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice
• Specialist units, such as: Forensic Genetics, Techniques of Crime Scene Recovery and Analysis

Year 2 units:

• Applications of Criminology
• Criminal Investigation Procedures in Practice
• Applications of Criminal and Forensic Psychology
• Specialist units, such as: Forensic Archaeology and Anthropology

Following completion of this course you will be able to progress to degree level study. In addition to the applied science, forensic science, criminology, and criminal and forensic psychology sector-specific content, you will develop the transferable skills that are highly regarded by universities and employers. For example, the study of applied and forensic science, criminology, and criminal and forensic psychology particularly encourages the development of skills such as evaluation, analysis and synthesis.

The forensic and criminology sector is diverse and wide-ranging including, for example, forensic science, forensic and criminal psychology and forensic criminology. There is a wide range of occupations for graduate entry including forensic laboratories, the police force and the probation service.