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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
CU Coventry
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding which could enable you to pursue diverse careers including those in fraud management, digital forensics, social media and other investigatory roles. The foundation year aims to provide a thorough understanding of legal principles and best practice. With a focus on European, national and local contexts, this programme explores the development of legislation with core academic skills. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Forensic Investigations BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences.The degree years involve understanding forensic analysis and investigative techniques, including the interpretation and presentation of evidence. There is a valuable element of laboratory work and our course touches upon a huge range of forensic science and investigative techniques. We focus on providing a practical experience, using real-life case studies and scenarios, work placements, industry visits and skills development, as well as traditional academic approaches.
Key Course Benefits- The course covers investigative skills, the law, interviewing techniques, forensic science, investigation management, and legal process of enquiry, crime scene analysis, fraud investigation, digital forensics, surveillance and the evaluation of evidence.  - Use of ethical hacking facilities for digital forensics and investigation using social media and access to well-equipped laboratory facilities for various scientific techniques. -  Experience crime scene management and access a crime scene house and courtroom where students will actively participate in mock court room proceedings.  - Expert guest lecturers from professionals in their field who provide insight into the numerous employability options available (subject to availability).  For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.
Application deadline
29 January
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Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
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UCAS Points : 64
5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification.
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