CRIMINOLOGY AND FORENSIC STUDIES BSc (Hons) at University of Portsmouth

Are you interested in understanding how forensic evidence is used to help solve crime?

This BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Studies degree course examines the field of crime and criminality and pairs it with the world of forensic investigation. You’ll get a deep understanding of what makes a criminal, from a societal, psychological and law perspective. And you’ll get out of the classroom to get to grips with the latest forensic theory and practice.

This course leads to careers in areas such as research and intelligence analysis, crime scene investigation, and probation and police work.

Careers and opportunities

When you complete the course, you’ll be prepared for a range of criminal justice careers where forensic awareness plays a key role. You can work as a forensic practitioner within the police, probation and prison services or in the fields of community safety, crime prevention and criminological research.

What jobs can you do with a Criminology and Forensic Studies degree?

Roles previous graduates have gone on to include:

• investigative data analyst
• police officer
• probation officer
• youth offending support officer
• emergency planning officer
• offender case administrator
• prison officers
• civilian investigator

You could also do postgraduate study in areas such as forensic sciences.

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.