BSc Forensic Investigations
About this course
BSc in Forensic Investigations, a forensic science degree focused on crime scene analysis, investigative techniques and evidence management. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year or an optional year abroad, and a compulsory foundation year is available. The first year introduces foundational investigative concepts through Investigative Practice, Investigative Interviewing, Information Retrieval and Reporting Skills, and Forensic Science Methods. The second year examines advanced analysis via Digital Evidence and Fraud Investigation, Forensic Visual Imaging, Crime Scene Analysis, and Understanding Evidence. The final year concentrates on complex scenarios and independent research through Investigating Serious and Complex Crimes, Practical Surveillance Skills, and the Forensic Investigations Research Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC, excludes General Studies IB: 27 points
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 48%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 12%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Investigative Practice – 30 credits
- Investigative Interviewing – 30 credits
- Information Retrieval and Reporting Skills – 30 credits
- Forensic Science Methods – 30 credits
- Digital Evidence and Fraud Investigation – 30 credits
- Forensic Visual Imaging – 30 credits
- Crime Scene Analysis – 30 credits
- Understanding Evidence – 30 credits
- Investigating Serious and Complex Crimes – 30 credits
- Practical Surveillance Skills – 30 credits
- Forensic Investigations Research Project – 60 credits
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
Does BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Investigations at Coventry University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.