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Forensic Investigation

Award Attendance Study Duration Start Domestic fees International fees
BSc (Hons) On-Campus Full-time 3 - 5 years September £9535 per year £20685 per year
Course fee notes

September 2026 entry:

  • £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
  • £20,685 year (Int'l) 
  • Foundation year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £20,685 per year (Int'l) 
  • Placement year: See websute for details

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

About Forensic Investigation, BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation at BU?

  • Forensic investigation is a wide-ranging and compelling subject, drawing from scientific methods and practical training within criminal investigation, taught by professional practitioners and guest speakers who are experts in their fields
  • Covering biological and analytical science, the degree provides an understanding and knowledge of key concepts in relevant law, professional skills, crime scenes and forensic sciences
  • Carried out in a variety of stimulating environments, including science labs, IT labs, field trips, and dedicated crime scene teaching labs in used for crime scene reconstruction
  • Year one is shared with students taking BSc (Hons) Forensic Science, with the option to switch degrees at the end of the year
  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one and springboard into a career as a forensic investigator post-graduation
  • Within fifteen months of finishing the course, 88% of graduates are in employment or further education. 

Designed specifically for those interested in the investigative side of forensics, the course deals with the theoretical and practical aspects of forensic investigation of crime scenes and disaster investigations.


Entry requirements for this course

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