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Criminology with Forensic Investigation

  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Stag Hill
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Course summary

Why choose this course
• What motivates offenders? How does forensic evidence help to support investigations? How do we use forensic intelligence to develop strategies? How does crime impact victims, and which punishments should be imposed on criminals? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on our BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation course.

• Our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course will help you develop a critical perspective on contemporary issues relating to crime, deviance, the criminal justice system, and the processes of crime investigation.

• Our award-winning Professional Training Placements scheme prepares students for roles in industry.

What you will study
This course will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of both criminology and forensic investigation. You will also learn how they apply to a range of crimes and criminal justice issues.

We will help you to develop your practical and analytical skills in addressing contemporary criminological and crime investigation challenges. You’ll also learn about the methods and analytical tools required to conduct and evaluate research on contemporary problems relating to crime, deviance, social control, criminal justice, and forensic investigation.

From the second year, you’ll also be able to choose from a variety of optional modules, to allow you to study more of the subjects that are of particular interest to you and your future career. Our modules are taught by experts in the field, meaning that content is always up-to-date and covers subjects at the cutting-edge of current issues and debate.

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Stag Hill

Study options

  • BSc (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 15/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
LF94
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
LF94
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk

Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Overall: ABB Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Overall: DDD.

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 Credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.

Scottish Higher - AABBB

Overall: AABBB GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

Overall: ABB GCSE or equivalent: English Language - Scottish National 5 – C, Maths - Scottish National 5 – C, Science – Scottish National 5 -B

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points

Overall: 33. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6, Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4 and a Science subject HL4/SL4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level dropdown for the required GCSE levels. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element.

Extended Project - A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C(4) plus Science at grade B (6) (or equivalent).

T Level - D

Overall: Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C) plus Science at grade 6 (B).

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2025/26:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2025-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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