BSc (Hons) (with foundation)

Criminology with Forensic Investigation

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,575GBP
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What the University of Cumbria says about their program:

You will immerse yourself in core aspects of criminology to understand how and why crime occurs and how forensic investigation uncovers hidden details of crimes already committed. Based in our Fusehill Street campus in Carlisle, you will develop a critical insight into the criminal justice system and the role of forensic investigation in helping bring offenders to justice. During a mock major incident exercise with serving police and ambulance service professionals, you will develop real-world forensic investigative skills in our crime house. You will learn the latest evidence enhancement techniques in our state-of-the-art laboratories all the while being challenged to tackle tough questions about crime, justice and society as a criminologist. Through developing robust research skills, you will be empowered to produce knowledge, not just learn it. Our strong links with criminal justice and community-based organisations and groups in Cumbria will provide you with excellent volunteering opportunities and job prospects.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Higher Secondary Education certificate

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants will require a Bachelor's degree
  • Background education in the subject
  • Entry requirements for Masters degrees and PGCEs usually ask for a degree which for some programmes may need to be in a relevant subject area and/or at a minimum award classification.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS

    6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5

Postgraduate

  • IELTS

    6.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5 PhD

  • IELTS

    6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6

English waivers

  • Students from the following predominantly English-speaking countries are not required to submit an English language proficiency score

    Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent (Grenadines), Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States.

  • You also do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you proved your level of English in a previous visa application.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official translations
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (if applicable)
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Proof of language proficiency
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Fees and funding

Funding

Cumbria Global Scholarships

- **Amount:** The University of Cumbria is offering an international fee discount scholarship of up to £2,000 per year of study. - **Requirements/Eligibility:** This is available to most Non-EU and Non-EEA international students enrolling with us in the academic year 2023/24.

UoC Global Undergraduate Scholarships

- **Amount:** £1,000 fees discount per year of study. - **Requirements/Eligibility:** For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

UoC Global Postgraduate Scholarships

- **Amount:** £1,000 fees discount. - **Requirements/Eligibility:** For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

UoC Global MBA Scholarships

- **Amount:** £2,000 fees discount. - **Requirements/Eligibility:** For standard full-time on-campus taught MBA courses.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.

  • Graduate tuition

    from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.

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Visa requirements for the University of Cumbria

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

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