Overview

On Forensic Science and Criminal Justice (Distance Learning) degree at University of Leicester you will learn how to evaluate and interpret different forms of forensic evidence and how to consider its relevance to police investigations. You will study the scientific principles and practical application of the many and varied techniques used to forensically examine different evidence types.

You will learn how to select the most appropriate techniques for different evidence types, how to interpret the results and how to apply critical analysis to determine what that means in terms of evidential value.

The skills and knowledge you will gain on this course will enable you to confidently argue the reasoning behind the interpretation and evaluation of forensic evidence and to demonstrate in a court of law that you are credible as an expert witness.

This course is offered in association with the University of Florida and the University of Canberra.

Careers and employability

This course will equip you with the ability to evaluate and interpret different forms of forensic evidence and to consider its relevance to police investigations. You will also acquire an understanding of the many and varied techniques used to forensically examine different evidence types and how to sequence multiple techniques. The breadth of modules will enable you to acquire this skill and knowledge in a wide range of disciplines. Such skill and knowledge is an essential part of being able to demonstrate to a court of law that you are credible as an expert witness and able, therefore, to give opinion to a jury.

We will offer guidance in skills evaluation at the start of the course, which may help when considering whether a specialist route is right for you. You will receive further guidance as you enter your dissertation.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Crime Scene Examination

Trace Evidence Analysis

Evidential Value and Interpretation

Research Methods

Fingerprint Corrosion of Metal

Arson Investigation

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 27 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-18 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 25 other Masters in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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General requirements

2:1 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject area, e.g. Forensic Science, Chemistry or Biology.

We will also consider extensive and relevant work experience, e.g. in the forensic or criminal justice sector.

You will be expected to have at least a basic knowledge of physical sciences.

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Tuition Fee

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International

4400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9900 GBP for the full programme during 27 months.
National

4400 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9900 GBP for the full programme during 27 months.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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