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Our Criminology and Forensic Science course is taught by research-active criminologists and experienced former forensic practitioners and will give you an insight into the study of crime and its investigation within the criminal justice system.
The course has two distinct themes – the criminological theme covers the theory of crime, how society is policed and the issues and alternatives to custodial sentencing. The forensic science theme addresses the scientific theory and practical techniques that are used in crime scene examination and the laboratory to allow you to locate, examine and interpret evidential material for the courtroom. In doing so you will be provided with significant hands-on laboratory experience in, for example, analytical chemistry, blood pattern interpretation, DNA analysis and fibre examination.
You will have the opportunity to undertake a one-year placement within the scientific field after the second year of study.
This course is designed to support and inspire you to high achievement and professionalism in your future career. Building on fundamental knowledge and laboratory skills, you will develop into an independent graduate who can tackle complex problems with confidence, skill and maturity.
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Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
Year 1
AP0400 -
Practical Skills in Forensic Science (Core,20 Credits)
AP0401 -
Process and Practices in Forensic Science (Core,20 Credits)
AP0418 -
Fundamentals of Biology and Chemistry (Core,20 Credits)
CR4001 -
Explaining Crime (Core,20 Credits)
CR4013 -
Crime Myths and Realities (Core,20 Credits)
CR4015 -
The Criminal Justice System 1 (Core,20 Credits)
JE5001 -
Academic Language Skills for Applied Sciences (Core – for International and EU students only,0 Credits)
Year 2
AP0503 -
Body Fluids and Blood Pattern Analysis (Core,20 Credits)
AP0504 -
Drugs and Toxicology (Core,20 Credits)
AP0532 -
Harmonisation of criminology and forensic science in the Criminal Justice System (Core,20 Credits)
CR5001 -
Concepts, Perspectives and Theories in Criminology (Core,20 Credits)
CR5007 -
Sex Work: Theory, Practice, Regulation (Optional,20 Credits)
CR5020 -
The Criminal Justice System 2 (Core,20 Credits)
CR5022 -
Drugs, Crime and Society (Optional,20 Credits)
Year 3
AP0536 -
Study Abroad (Optional,120 Credits)
AP0550 -
Academic Exchange Semester Study Abroad (Optional,60 Credits)
AP0552 -
Industrial Placement Year (Optional,120 Credits)
AT5004 -
Year in International Business (This is made up of 5 modules studied in Newcastle (Semester 1) & Amsterdam (Semester 2) (Optional,120 Credits)
Are you passionate about science, and want a practical introduction that will help prepare you for your chosen degree pathway? The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination.
These areas include Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our student’s report that, having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree.
The course is designed to provide fundamental scientific knowledge and skills, to give you experience in a range of science fields before you choose your ultimate degree destination. These areas include Biology, Chemistry, Food Science and Forensic Science, establishing your laboratory skills, basic numeracy skills, data handling, ICT and study skills. Many of our students report that, having completed this foundation course, they feel more confident and much better prepared to begin their chosen degree.
This foundation year will allow you to hit the ground running in your chosen career path . With successful completion you can automatically progress on to one of our 10 full-time, accredited science degrees:
The fundamental practices and procedures of criminology and forensic science, together with logical thinking, attention to detail and a questioning mind, establish transferable skills to a range of careers and disciplines. Confidence, developed through intellectual curiosity, practical and theoretical problem solving, enables criminology and forensic science graduates to respectively interact in professional arenas.
Many of our recent alumni now work in roles within the police, forensic science laboratories and analytical chemistry laboratories, criminal justice and social work settings, or in varied careers in teaching, research, local and national government and third sector employment. Others have moved on to postgraduate study.
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