Keele Undergraduate Prospectus 2021 2021

170 | Forensic Science FORENSIC SCIENCE AND CRIMINOLOGY BSc (Hons) Why study this course? An integrated Single Honours degree in Forensic Science and Criminology allows you to explore how criminal investigations are conducted, how evidence is collected, analysed and presented, as well as how organisations and individuals who attempt to deliver criminal justice (and the victims and offenders associated with them) fit into the wider criminal justice system. By studying this degree, you will gain a solid grounding in the core principles and practice of forensic science, as well as an understanding of the wider context of crimes and responses to them. You will develop not only experience in forensic investigation but also knowledge and skills in analytical science, thereby laying the foundation for your future career. You will work alongside academic and technical staff, supported by contributions from forensic professionals, in our modern laboratory facilities and dedicated Crime Scene House. You will also learn from active criminological researchers who specialise in areas such as criminal justice, prisons, rehabilitation, community safety and a range of different forms of policing. In addition, you will examine the nature and causes of crime and offending plus the methods used to collect and analyse criminological data. Criminology is a Top 10 course in the UK, according to the 2018 Guardian League tables. Forensic Science is in the Top 3 in the UK by the Complete University Guide 2020. What will this mean for my future? A degree in Forensic Science and Criminology from Keele which is in the top 10 programmes in the UK, will equip you with key scientific and analytical skills, along with the communication, team working and problem solving skills that are sought after by employers. You will have a wide range of career options in the fields of crime reduction, offender rehabilitation and community safety, the forensic science sector, and in analytical laboratories. This degree will also provide an entry to further training to allow you to work for the police, or as a probation officer, social worker, youth worker, prison officer or a solicitor. Our teaching strategy is designed to enable you to become an independent scientist and critical thinker who will have a great deal to offer prospective employers. UCAS Code - F4L6 Foundation Year Yes Indicative Entry Requirements Single Honours A level: BBC BTEC: DDM Indicative Modules First Year • Chemical Science Principles • Criminal Justice: Process, Policy, and Practice • Cybercrime • Forensic Analysis • Forensic Identification • Forensic Science Principles • Investigating Crime • Understanding Crime Second Year • Crime and Justice in a Global Context • Criminalistic Methods • Drugs of Abuse • Forensic Genetics • Mental Health and Offending • Policing and the Police • Research Methods in Criminology • Spectroscopy and Advanced Analysis Third Year • Criminology Dissertation • Criminology Elective • Evaluation of Evidence: Explosives and Arson • Forensic Geoscience (option) • Forensic Science Team Project • Forensic Toxicology (option) • Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence Course Duration 3 years or 4 years with an international year Study abroad Yes International Year Yes Learn a Language Yes For further information on entry requirements please visit keele.ac.uk/entryrequirements

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