Criminal Investigation - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

Develop the mindset and practical skills of a criminal investigator. Learn to evaluate evidence, interview victims, witnesses and suspects, and build cases through realistic scenarios, preparing you for investigative roles across law enforcement and beyond.Work through criminal investigations from initial information to case preparation and court. Using realistic case material and specialist simulation facilities, you’ll assess evidence, plan enquiries and practise investigative interviewing. Explore serious, organised, economic and digitally enabled crime while developing ethical, evidence-led judgements. The course uses challenge-based learning, authentic assessment and realistic case material to help you apply investigative knowledge to real-world problems. It is focused on developing investigative knowledge, professional judgement and practical skills for a wider range of investigative and criminal justice careers.

School of Humanities and Social Sciences