Crime and Forensic Science MSc

Forensic science is a dynamic discipline that plays a crucial role in the investigation of crime, collection of evidence and intelligence, and securing justice. Join us on this multidisciplinary Crime and Forensic Science MSc to put yourself at an advantage for forensic science, crime investigation and policing roles. If you’re interested in forensic science, our one-year programme will help you get noticed in a competitive jobs market. The Crime and Forensic Science MSc has been designed to give you solid skills in crime scene investigation, evidence interpretation, experimental design and implementation, statistical analysis, and data analysis and modelling. You’ll learn all about the fundamental principles of crime and forensic science, alongside the key conceptual and philosophical frameworks relevant to this field. You’ll have the chance to learn specialist techniques in areas such as forensic archaeology, digital evidence and forensic geoscience, and in academic research methods. You’ll also learn the precise skills needed in today’s criminal justice system. By the end of this course, you’ll be adept at evaluating forensic evidence for investigative and court purposes, putting you in a strong position to secure forensic science and crime scene investigation roles. This programme is ideal if you want to gain the skills necessary for a career in this field or for conducting world-class crime and forensic science research. Our Crime and Forensic Science MSc is suitable for applicants from a range of different disciplines.

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Relevant disciplines will generally include science subjects, for example chemistry, biology, physics, engineering or computer science; psychology, archaeology or geography. Alternatively candidates may qualify for entry if they can offer five or more years of relevant professional experience (for example in the police service, or with a forensic science provider). Please note you are required to nominate at least one academic reference from someone who has taught you at degree level. If you have been out of higher education for more than four years you can provide a professional reference instead. Your second reference can be academic or professional. Please do not nominate personal referees, nor use non-institutional email addresses.