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Course Overview

You will study a diverse range of subject areas relevant to forensic investigation, including crime scene investigation, collection and analysis of evidence, the structure and processes which regulate the criminal justice system and laws associated with criminal investigation. 

Teaching

The Forensic Investigation course will be delivered through a series of lectures, tutorials and practical classes. In addition to this, students are expected to undertake both directed and independent learning, reading around the subject area.

On an average week during years one to three nclusive, students may be expected to attend six lectures; three to four hours of tutorials or workshops; up to 10-12 hours of practical work and independent directed study.

The timetable may be spread over all five days of the taught week (Monday to Friday inclusive) or it may for example, allow students half a day or a full day free from contact classes. This is subject to change on a weekly basis depending upon when individual activities for modules are timetabled.

Guest lecturers are invited to speak to students on a range of topics. Previous topics have included Fire Investigation, Ballistics cases and Identification of Bodies from Mass Graves.

During year four, you will study your modules sequentially throughout the year. There are periods of self-directed learning where you will study online material including journals, research notes and recommended books before engaging in hands on laboratory training, lectures and seminars on campus.

You will complete a research project in your chosen area of specialisation. For laboratory based modules you will spend most of your time conducting research and experiments in our laboratories. We expect you to study approximately 100 hours in your own time for each 20 credit module during year four, to contribute to your learning.

We have developed long standing partnerships with several key employers in industry and these partners have contributed to the course, from helping to design the curriculum, to providing guest lectures and opportunities for student placements (subject to availability). There are usually opportunities for court visits to observe expert witness testimony and laboratory visits to our industrial partners.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

 

Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

Please note that whilst this course does not require a DBS Check for entry, some professions will not consider candidates who have certain types of criminal convictions.   

Therefore, if you have a criminal conviction and you are considering a particular career path we would recommend that you check with the relevant professional body or refer to their recruitment policy to make sure that your conviction will not disadvantage you.

Typical A-Level Offer

BBC in any subjects

Typical Welsh BACC Offer

Grade C and BB at A Level in any subjects

Typical BTEC Offer

BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit in any subject

Typical IB Offer

Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 30 overall including a score of 5 or above in English at standard level.

Typical Access to HE Offer

60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits equating to 18 Distinctions, 24 Merits and 3 Passes

Additional Requirements

GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances

Fees

Full-time UK:  £9000

Full-time International:  £13800 


This information was accurate on : 29/04/2021
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