Criminology with Forensic Investigation University of Surrey

Overview

The Criminology with Forensic Investigation programme will develop your understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of both criminology and forensic investigation. You will also learn how they apply to a range of crimes and criminal justice issues.

Career opportunities 

•  Studying Criminology with Forensic Investigation at the University of Surrey will provide you with a broad social science foundation and a wide range of analytical, practical, and communication skills that are attractive to employers. This programme gives you the knowledge - together with the research and analytical skills - that you need to pursue a professional career in criminal justice, forensic investigation, the public sector and civil service, business, education, the third sector, and social work. The programme also offers preparation for fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse people, such as policing, journalism, politics, marketing, business, human resources, and public administration.

One of the benefits of a degree in criminology is flexibility in the job market. Some of the jobs our students have taken after graduation on our criminology programmes include:

• Learning Mentor and Therapy Assistant, St Dominic's School

• Case Administrator, National Offender Management Service

• Intelligence Researcher, Surrey Police

• Training Assistant, Citizens Advice Bureau

• Learning Support Assistant, St Luke's School

• Trainee Probation Officer, National Probation Service

• Police Constable

• Research Officer, HM Inspectorate of Prisons

• Student Recruitment Officer, PricewaterhouseCoopers