BSc (Hons) Cyber Crime and Forensic Investigation.
We are here for you with a criminology with forensic investigation course designed by academics with a wealth of research and practice expertise. You will immerse yourself in core aspects of criminology to understand how and why crime occurs and how forensic investigation uncovers hidden details of crimes already committed.
Our BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation degree readies you to apply science to crime scene investigation and criminological theory. You'll understand the part forensic science plays in the criminal justice system and learn how to control, preserve, record, and recover evidence from a crime scene or other incident.
Applied Criminology with Forensic Investigation. Take a step towards a career that really makes a difference to people in a society where crime is a part of everyday life. Criminologists study crime and criminal behaviour and forensic investigators are key players in investigating and solving crime.
I don't really know what a dissertation is but I have recently been interesting in forensic psychiatry because during my training (for mental health assistant), I've been learning about things like forensic units and high security psychiatric hospitals where criminals with mental health issues are put and I just find it so fascinating.
I'm looking for an idea for my dissertation, I have read the sticky at the top and done a Google search for a few ideas, most seem outdated now. I have a strong background in programming so any idea where that might be useful and have worked heavily with. Project Ideas or the list on the Forensics Wiki that's linked at the bottom of the same.
The study I have proposed for my dissertation will evaluate if relative pressure of contact has any effect on the transfer of trace DNA. Knowing this will reveal what factors are required for secondary transfer to happen, and help uncover its relevance in a forensic context.
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.