Criminology and Forensic Investigation with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years SociologyCriminologyForensic science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

32 points

About this course

With this foundation year course, you'll gain all the credentials you need to begin your career in criminology and forensic investigation. It's ideal for you if you don't yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if you're returning to study after a break away, or you need a bit of extra support to get uni-ready.

You'll spend a year studying with us on campus, through ICP. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

After your foundation year, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation.

A guaranteed place Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights

  • ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

  • When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation

  • Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

  • Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university

    Careers and opportunities When you complete this foundation year, you'll be all set to continue on to our BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Investigation. Because this course blends criminology and forensic studies, you’ll graduate with a particularly broad range of careers open to you. Your lecturers can help you identify the options that excite you most, so you can choose to study modules that fit your ambitions.

    You’ll be especially well-prepared for the wide variety of criminal justice careers where forensic awareness plays a key role – from forensic practitioner in the police, probation or prison services, through to rewarding areas of expertise like community safety, crime prevention and criminological research. More broadly, the impressive problem-solving skills you develop could prove valuable in all kinds of careers.

    What jobs can you do with a criminology and forensic investigation degree?

    Our graduates have gone on to roles including:

  • crime scene investigator

  • investigative data analyst

  • police officer

  • intelligence researcher

  • probation officer

  • youth offending support officer

  • emergency planning officer

  • prison officer

  • forensic and other laboratories

  • teaching (with further training)

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
    BTEC PPP

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 5 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Portsmouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2111 Chemical scientists
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3111 Laboratory technicians
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    4 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Portsmouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, Criminology, Forensic science

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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