Criminology with Digital Forensics

Why this course? • Top 3 modern university in London (Complete University Guide 2025) • Ranked in the top 15% in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024) • #8 in England for undergraduate student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024)

In today's digital age, understanding cybercrime and digital evidence is crucial. This programme is tailored for those interested in Criminology and Policing, with a focus on online crimes, cybersecurity, and digital evidence interpretation.

About this course

Experience collaborative learning based on real-life scenarios and studio-style lab spaces. Benefit from diverse teaching methods drawn from Criminology, policing, and computer programmes. Engage in active blended learning with in-class workshops, seminars, and collaborative tasks.

Skills

Criminology and policing cover a range of disciplines because they deal with crimes and behaviors that affect individuals, businesses, governments, and the criminal justice system. Future criminologists and policing experts need to understand both internet-related crimes like fraud and the growing role of digital evidence used in investigations. Throughout your degree you will:

Develop an in-depth expertise in Criminology, Policing and Computing

Be able to apply Criminology and Policing to the digital world

Excel even if you don’t have a background in computing subjects.

Career Opportunities

Upon graduation you will be well-prepared for careers in:

Law Enforcement: Confident digital criminologists and law enforcement professionals with expertise in digital technologies and processes.

Public and Private Sectors: Positions in compliance and risk management, anti-money laundering, digital media investigation, data analysis, corporate forensics, and e-discovery.

MET Police Service: Equipped with digital skills and digital evidence collection techniques.

Further Studies: Opportunities for advanced studies to build more technical skills and expertise.

Teaching designed around you

At Roehampton, we want to provide you with the flexibility you need while you study, and the contact time to help you succeed. We schedule our teaching across no more than three days each week. Plus, we'll confirm which days these are well in advance of the start of term, so you can plan ahead. So, if you want to have more focused personal study time, a part-time job, need to balance family commitments, or want to reduce the time you spend commuting, we’re the ideal choice for you.