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Forensic & Criminal Investigation

If you are interested in problem-solving, science and enjoy piecing clues together then a career in forensics and criminal investigation could be for you.

Criminology is a forensic science which analyses the reasons why individuals commit crimes. Assisting in a criminal enquiry or piecing together the jigsaw of a complex crime scene is a challenging profession but, at the same time, hugely rewarding knowing that your skills and knowledge could help to solve the puzzle in an important crime investigation.

Forensics and criminology can take you into a variety of rewarding careers while teaching you key analytical skills. It can enable you to work in specialist fields and help to improve society.

Work In

Forensic Science

Environmental Science

NHS

Police

Legal system (courts)

Our Courses

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Level 2 Forensic & Applied Science

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Level 3 Forensic & Criminal Investigation

Other Areas of Interest

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Digital, Media & Games

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Marine

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Engineering