BSc Crime and Criminal Investigation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Crime and Criminal Investigation, an undergraduate degree centred on the analysis of crime, forensic methods, and investigative practice within the justice system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Fieldwork, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society, Researching Crime and Society, True Crime, Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court, Globalisation, Discontents and Global Literacy, and Digital Crimes and Social Harms. The second year progresses into specialized areas with Crime Science, Forensic Investigative Case Study, Forensic Techniques in Crime Scene Investigation, Investigative Practice, Digital Investigations, and Miscarriages of Justice. The final year involves advanced study and practical application through Homicide, Forensic and Applied Criminology, Crime Scenes: Evidence, Investigation and the Courtroom, Independent Investigation Portfolio, Children in the Justice System, and Advanced Investigative Practice.
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Entry requirements
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 20%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 55%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society
- Researching Crime and Society
- True Crime
- Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court
- Globalisation, Discontents and Global Literacy
- Digital Crimes and Social Harms
- Crime Science
- Forensic Investigative Case Study
- Forensic Techniques in Crime Scene Investigation
- Investigative Practice
- Digital Investigations
- Miscarriages of Justice
- Homicide
- Forensic and Applied Criminology
- Crime Scenes: Evidence, Investigation and the Courtroom
- Independent Investigation Portfolio
- Children in the Justice System
- Advanced Investigative Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Crime and Criminal Investigation at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £38,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Crime and Criminal Investigation at University of Gloucestershire do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Crime and Criminal Investigation at University of Gloucestershire?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Crime and Criminal Investigation at University of Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Crime and Criminal Investigation at University of Gloucestershire?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.