Forensics and Criminal Investigation courses
Are you interested in studying a degree course in forensics and criminal investigation? We offer courses that cover the entire investigative process, from policing to forensics, providing you with the skills to enter or advance within the wider law enforcement family.
Uniquely for these degree programmes, we’ve created our own immersive virtual platform to put you right at the heart of the crime scene, allowing you to experience the various roles and processes involved while working in the field in a safe environment. You’ll be able to place yourself in the context being presented, helping you link your course work to real-world issues and providing you with practical skills for your future.
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)
MSc Business Psychology
BA (Hons) Business Management
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BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management
BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management
Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management
Level 5 DipHE Health and Care Management
Master of Public Health
MSc Global Health Management
BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law
LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)
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MSc Cyber Security
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BSc (Hons) Computing
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
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BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Project Management
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BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing
MSc Project Management
MSc Strategic Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BA (Hons) Criminology with Law
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Psychology
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BA (Hons) Business Management and Computing
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)
Executive MBA (Finance)
Executive MBA (Data Analytics)
MBA (Top-Up)
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BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management
MSc Strategic Digital Marketing
MA Serious and Violent Crime
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MSc Accounting and Finance (Top-Up)
MSc Supply Chain Management and Logistics
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Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Education in Practice
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PG Cert Neurodiversity
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Business) plus optional Executive MBA
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Health & Care) plus optional Exec MBA
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, BA (Hons) Business & Management (CMI)
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (CMI)
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship with NHS Leadership Academy Rosalind Franklin Award
Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) (APM)
Level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management (CILT, CIPS)
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BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing
CertHE Business Management
CertHE Computing
CertHE Health and Care Management
Level 7 Senior People Professional Apprenticeship plus optional MSc Strategic HRM
MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up)
Flexible online learning
At Arden University, we offer you the opportunity to study your way. Want to study your course entirely online from anywhere in the world? Then our online forensics and criminal investigation degrees offer you the chance to do just that. Plus, you’ll have the flexibility to create your own study schedule that fits around your personal and professional life when you study your course online with us.
Immersive learning environment
To supplement your learning, this ground-breaking course uses a custom-built immersive virtual environment to put you at the heart of the crime scene and other forensic and investigative environments. You’ll have the opportunity to place yourself into different scenarios, providing a seamless integration between your course content and our integrated virtual crime world.
- If you’re interested in a career in wider law enforcement, our forensics and criminal investigation bachelor’s courses will provide you with the practical knowledge and skills you need to get your foot in the door. If you already work in the field and are looking to supplement your knowledge, a bachelor’s qualification is sure to enhance your future career prospects. The flexibility of this course and its online format means you can even study part-time while working.
- A degree qualification in this area is an opportunity to delve into how real criminal investigations work, providing you with a range of universal skills for future study or work in the field. It is particularly relevant for those interested in working as a police community support officer, intelligence analyst, private financial investigator, civilian detention officer, civilian investigation officer, and other related fields.
- Before getting started with any degree, it’s nice to know exactly who you’ll be learning from. Arden University’s School of Investigation, Security and Defence is led by Rach Strzelecki, and is staffed by skilled lecturers with a wealth of experience in their respective fields. With their help, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the investigative process, the various roles involved, and the practical skills needed for future study or work in the field. Because the school places emphasis on applied learning, students will have the opportunity to explore real-world investigative scenarios using our innovative virtual crime world.
- Heading up our foundation year degree courses is Lucy Atkinson, who has a wealth of experience in up-skilling individuals to help accelerate their career and personal growth. You can meet some of the other great minds behind this degree by following the link below.
- Meet the team