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Forensic science is a dynamic discipline that is crucial to the investigation of crime, the collection of evidence and intelligence, and in securing justice.
This multidisciplinary MSc programme offers students a unique opportunity to gain forensic science skills and methods within a holistic crime science framework.
About this degree
The Crime and Forensic Science MSc provides its students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of crime and forensic science, together with the key conceptual and philosophical frameworks in this field.
Students will gain practical skills in crime scene investigation, experimental design and implementation, statistical analysis, and data analysis and modelling. As graduates, they will be able to evaluate the weight and applicability of forensic evidence for investigative and court purposes.
Who this course is for
The programme is suitable for applicants from a range of different disciplines, as mentioned above, wishing to develop the skills necessary for a career or further doctoral research in this field.
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).
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The foundation of your career
Graduates of this programme possess the skills required for a career in crime investigation, forensic science provision, consultancy, policy-making, and with public sector employers such as police forces (UK and overseas) and government departments (UK and overseas).
They will also have gained the research tools necessary to continue on to undertake further doctoral research.
Employability
Graduates of this programme should have a solid understanding of the key principles of crime and forensic science, along with the ability to analyse problems and use the appropriate scientific and professional skills to solve them.
They will be able to evaluate forensic evidence and, thanks to their CSI training (developed and delivered with input from London-based police forces), they will have an advantage compared to other applicants for crime scene investigation roles. They have the opportunity to learn specialist techniques in areas such as forensic archaeology and forensic geoscience, and are also given a thorough grounding in academic research methods.
Compulsory modules
Optional modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability are subject to change.
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