BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year)
About this course
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year), a Forensic Science and Sociology degree focused on the study of crime, policing, legal systems, and evidence analysis. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Legal Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes an integrated foundation year designed to build academic foundations before progressing into the undergraduate degree modules. Year 1 establishes foundations through Introduction to Criminology, Policing, and Law, Contemporary Issues and the Media, Families, Communities and the Criminal Justice System, and Professional Practice in the Community. Year 2 focuses on investigative techniques and societal responses via Crime Scene Investigation, Crime and Deviance, Criminal Justice System, and Professional Skills for Criminal Justice. Year 3 advances laboratory analysis and legal frameworks through Forensic Examination, Expert Witness, Crime, Punishment and Rehabilitation, and Exploring Research. Year 4 centres on advanced practice and specialisation, featuring compulsory modules such as Leading Complex and Major Crime Scene Investigation, Victimology, and Dissertation, alongside optional modules including Death Investigation and The Outsiders.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Tariff Points, You can find out more about the tariff and qualification options from the UCAS tariff table.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 70%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 50%
- Organisation and management: 6%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 33%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 425 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 19%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Criminology, Policing, and Law
- Contemporary Issues and the Media
- Families, Communities and the Criminal Justice System
- Professional Practice in the Community
- Essential University Skills 1 & 2
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Crime and Deviance
- Criminal Justice System
- Professional Skills for Criminal Justice
- Forensic Examination
- Expert Witness
- Crime, Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Exploring Research
- Leading Complex and Major Crime Scene Investigation
- Victimology
- Death Investigation
- The Outsiders
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Cumbria earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Cumbria do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Cumbria?
70% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Cumbria?
The average entrant had 80 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Forensic Investigation (Integrated Foundation Year) at University of Cumbria?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.