Forensic Investigations, BSc (Hons)

Forensic investigation is a dynamic field that encompasses investigative techniques, evidence interpretation, and presentation. This course equips students with a broad range of skills for careers in fraud management, digital forensics, social media analysis, and related roles. It emphasizes practical experience through real-life case studies, industry visits, and hands-on activities, alongside traditional academic methods. Key benefits include coverage of topics like criminal law, forensic science, interviewing, crime scene analysis, fraud investigation, digital forensics, and surveillance, with access to ethical hacking facilities, a crime scene house, and mock courtroom sessions. Expert guest lectures enhance employability insights.The curriculum spans three years, starting with foundational modules in criminal law, investigative practice, and forensic interviewing. Year two advances to crime scene analysis, digital forensics, and fraud investigation, while the optional placement year offers real-world experience. The final year consolidates skills through advanced modules, surveillance studies, and an individual research project. Assessments vary by module, including essays, presentations, reports, and group work, ensuring fair evaluation of student progress.

Year One In the first year, the curriculum allows you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline where you will develop knowledge and skills to do with criminal and civil law, investigative practice, forensic science and forensic interviewing, among others. Year One Modules Criminal and Civil Law Investigative Practice Critical and Digital Communication Introduction to Forensic Science Forensic Interviewing Data Collection and Presentation Skills Year Two In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills to do with: crime scene analysis and the understanding of evidence, fraud investigation, 3D spatial reconstruction and digital forensics, among others. Year Two Modules Research Methods Spatial Reconstruction Forensic Crime Scene Analysis Understanding Evidence Basic Digital Forensics Fraud Investigation Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,250. For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Final Year Your final year aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of your dissertation supervisor and Academic Personal Tutor. Final Year Modules Advanced Forensic Crime Scene Analysis Specialist Inquiry Surveillance Studies Situational Analysis Individual Research Project We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.