Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
Canterbury Christ Church University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Forensic and Archaeological Sciences.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Forensic and Archaeological Sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £20000 | £23000 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £15500 - £25000 | £16500 - £30500 |
All Forensic and Archaeological Sciences courses of Canterbury Christ Church University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23620 | £22665 | £27475 |
25-75 percentile range | £20265 - £28243 | £17749 - £29163 | £20672 - £37411 |
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Course Description
Forensic investigators are key players in investigating and solving crime and they often provide the evidence that ensures offenders are brought to justice. Study Forensic Investigation and you could work at the cutting edge of crime in a job where every day is different.
You will develop practical skills using a range of mock crime scenes, laboratories, policing and court facilities, supported by our expert teaching team who have worked as practitioners or researchers within forensics and other related fields.
Our students say that this course is both engaging and exciting, and the extensive experience of the teaching team is invaluable. Current forensic professionals confirm that our course is accurate, innovative and relevant to a range of careers.
We have performed well in National Student Survey 2022 for student satisfaction with 91% of our students being satisfied overall with their course.
Specialist facilities
The forensic facilities include a range of crime scenes, including cars, crime scene rooms, fire scenes and outside scenes, a forensic workshop and further science laboratories. A wide range of forensic equipment is housed within these areas and the facilities and equipment used depends on whether you study Forensic Investigation as a single or combined honours degree.
We have a dedicated crime scene facility containing bedrooms and a blood distribution room, a Victorian graveyard and dedicated outdoor space, two fire scenes, a forensic laboratory and five further science laboratories. We also make use of the university's Hydra suite and court room facilities to simulate giving evidence, all with relevant equipment attached.
Location
This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) at Canterbury Christ Church University
25% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Other Educational Professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
A typical offer would be BBC at A- Level or BTEC DMM or equivalent. One of the A levels should be a Science at Grade C or above or equivalent. Please see our website for information https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- International Foundation
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2024/25 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2024/25.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Canterbury Christ Church University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University in related subject specific rankings.
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- #56
- #70
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #80
- #99
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 15 university rankings of Canterbury Christ Church University
About Canterbury Christ Church University
Founded in 1962, Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) has two campuses for Undergraduates, with one being located in the urban setting of the town of Canterbury, Kent and the other in Medway. Students come from afar to take this university’s STEM courses in the subjects of Medicine and Engineering, as well as their more than 200 Undergraduate courses on a wide variety of subjects.
List of 365 Bachelor and Master Courses from Canterbury Christ Church University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Canterbury Christ Church University
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Total number of students enrolled at Canterbury Christ Church University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16485
- postgraduates:
- 1720
- Total:
- 18205
Where is this programme taught
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Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 89% | 3% | 14% | £9250 | £16750 | 127 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
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Forensic Science (with a placement year) BSc (Hons) | University of Bradford | 76% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 135 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science BSc (Hons) | University of South Wales | 66% | 5% | 0% | £9000 | £12600 | 136 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 79% | 6% | 8% | £9250 | £17800 | 134 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Forensic Science BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 27% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15400 | 117 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Science (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | 74% | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £17800 | 128 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) | Bournemouth University | - | 6% | 7% | £9250 | £17800 | 128 | Poole | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023