BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement, an undergraduate degree combining criminological theory with forensic science and criminal justice practices. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The four-year course includes a professional training module offering options for a work placement or study exchange abroad. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Academic Skills For Criminology And Forensic Investigation, Fundamentals Of Forensic Science For Social Scientists, Introduction To Criminal Justice Systems, and Researching The Social World. Year two advances these studies with compulsory modules such as Psychology Of Criminal Behaviour, Crime And Technology, Policing & Criminal Investigations, and Forensic Investigation Methods, alongside optional modules including Quantitative Research Methods, Global Social Challenges: Research, Policy, Impact, Forensic Imaging, Punishment And Society, Crime And Media, Exploring Environmental Crime, and Qualitative Research Methods. The final year focuses on advanced practice through compulsory modules like Future Of Forensic Investigation, Cyber Crime And Cyber Security, and the Final Year Project, while optional modules cover Youth, Crime And Control, Criminology Of Pleasure, Victims And Victimology, Hate Crime, and Corporate Crime And Corporate Responsibility.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB IB: 33-32 BTEC: DDD-DDM
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 130 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 86%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 76%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 39%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills For Criminology And Forensic Investigation
- Fundamentals Of Forensic Science For Social Scientists
- Introduction To Criminal Justice Systems
- Forensic Criminology
- Explaining And Responding To Crime And Deviance
- Researching The Social World
- Psychology Of Criminal Behaviour
- Crime And Technology
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Global Social Challenges: Research, Policy, Impact
- Forensic Imaging
- Policing & Criminal Investigations
- Punishment And Society
- Crime And Media
- Exploring Environmental Crime
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Forensic Investigation Methods
- Future Of Forensic Investigation
- Youth, Crime And Control
- Criminology Of Pleasure
- Victims And Victimology
- Cyber Crime And Cyber Security
- Hate Crime
- Corporate Crime And Corporate Responsibility
- Final Year Project
- Professional Training Module
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement at University of Surrey earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £57,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement at University of Surrey do next?
86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement at University of Surrey?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement at University of Surrey?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology with Forensic Investigation with placement at University of Surrey?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.