The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the Forensic Science with Criminology degree allows you to explore your interests in the scientific and forensic investigation of crime, while exploring the nature, consequences and prevention of criminal behaviour. Within our purpose-built forensic science laboratories and unique Crime Scene House, you’ll gain invaluable training in processing crime scenes, analysing a wide range of forensic evidence types and presenting evidence in court. This Forensic Science with Criminology course will develop the practical skills and knowledge to examine crime scene evidence, and explore critical issues in the interdisciplinary field of criminal investigation and criminal behaviour. You’ll be introduced to many traditional fields of crime scene analysis, including the scientific investigations of fires and homicides, plus a range of approaches from the field of chemistry. To increase your employability, you may be able to spend a year working in industry mid-way through the course, which is an excellent way to expand your range of skills. Our Forensic Science with Criminology degree provides broad-based scientific training which does not restrict graduates when they choose their career. You will gain an excellent portfolio of practical skills that are in demand by employers, including research and report writing skills, the ability to analyse a range of evidence types and present evidence in court. You will also be trained using the same instruments and techniques as practising forensic scientists, which will give you an advantage when applying for graduate positions. The skills and knowledge of our forensic science and criminology graduates are highly desirable. Career opportunities for our forensic science graduates have been very good, gaining posts all over the world in forensic laboratories, crime scene investigation teams, toxicology, police forces, biomedical and environmental laboratories, fingerprint bureaus, insurance investigation and health and safety. A Forensic Science with Criminology degree is also an excellent foundation for a broad range of criminal justice careers where forensic awareness plays a key role. Popular career routes for Criminology students include the Crown Prosecution Service, police force, prison, probation, protection and victim support services and social work. This degree is relevant for new careers such as intelligence analysis and crime reduction officers. Many of our graduates also progress to postgraduate study and research.