Forensic Investigation

University of Winchester

- Learn from a teaching team with wide-ranging practitioner experience offering genuine insight into Forensic Investigation- Benefit from interactive and practical teaching approaches that bring theory and practice to life- Focus on professional employability throughout the programme- Experience real-world criminology in action by reviewing actual cases at The Justice ProjectOn our dynamic three-year programme you engage with the key issues surrounding forensic detection methods. Combining elements of criminology, psychology and archaeology you are introduced to a wide range of applied investigative techniques, grounded in both classic and contemporary theoretical perspectives. With opportunities to get kitted out in full crime suit and gloves, at Winchester you can contribute to and experience real-world criminology in action through the Justice Project, working on cases where the appeals system has been exhausted. Throughout the programme expert teaching and a range of assessment methods encourages you to develop research and analytical skills, excellent written and oral communication skills and to gain experience of building and presenting arguments. In Year 1, you are introduced to the broad scope of forensic science practice and the core conceptual, theoretical, ethical and practical debates within forensic studies.

Department of Applied Criminology and Forensic Studies