Find out why people break the law and how vital psychology is to criminal investigations. This Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology degree teaches you how psychological theory and research apply in forensic settings like police investigations, the courtroom, and the prison service. 

How is scientific evidence gathered from a crime scene? How is it analysed and used in an investigation? How is it interpreted and presented in court? This course prepares you for a career as a forensic scientist. Case studies, evidence interpretation, fieldwork and laboratory training cover all aspects of investigating criminal offences. These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA profiling, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics.

Why do people commit crimes? How are victims affected by crime? On our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology degree, you will apply psychological theories, methods and processes to the study of criminal behaviour and the justice system. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles.

Curious about the structure of chemicals and the reactions they have with one another? Interested in how chemistry is applied across a range of forensic science disciplines? Enter the fascinating world of BSc Chemistry with Forensic Science at Kent to gain the knowledge and practical skills to in aid tackling the challenges of the 21st century - from drug design and analysis to understanding the science that underpins and supports crime scene investigation.

Forensic scientists provide impartial evidence in criminal investigations through their scientific expertise. They work in laboratories, at crime scenes, and in courtrooms, utilising their highly developed biology and chemistry skills. Their highly detailed work encompasses elements of chemistry and biology applied in areas such as toxicology, DNA analysis, and trace evidence.

Learn to use forensic science and apply forensic psychology to police investigations. Discover how to search and examine crime scenes and how forensic evidence needs to be processed, interpreted, and preserved. Dig deep into the science behind psychology: the way humans think, feel and behave.

Go beyond the police tape with this fascinating and highly practical Forensic Sciences degree. Learn the techniques that underpin the recognition, identification, recovery, analysis, and evaluation of information that can be used as evidence in court. Are you naturally inquisitive with a passion for chemistry and biology?

You'll graduate with in-depth knowledge of the theory behind the science, supported by practical experience gained in simulated crime scenes and court cases, and major incident exercises that unfold in real-time and in our outstanding laboratories. You'll also discover how the skills you gain can be applied within archaeology and in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

This degree explores how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context. You will gain a full grounding in archaeological excavation, surveying and recording of crime scenes. In addition, you will also learn about human anatomy and anthropological analysis of human remains, including age, sex, ancestry assessment and the analysis and interpretation of trauma.

This degree offers a scientific approach to the study of psychology and behaviour. You will be introduced to psychological theories, methods and processes relating to the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.

This BSc Computer Science with Security & Forensics accredited degree provides both the theoretical and practical knowledge required to become a part of the exciting and dynamic world of computer science which lies at the heart of almost all aspects of modern life, with a strong information security theme. In this course, you will develop transferable technical, analytical and professional skills, supported by a broad awareness of current technology trends, particularly in the field of computer security. The course covers a mixture of core techniques and concepts and evolving, technology-based subject matter.

Have you considered a career at the cutting edge of the fight against cybercrime? There's an increasing demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals with the expertise that this course offers.

The BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science degree helps you kick-start your career in the criminal justice system by developing expertise in criminal justice and the forensic examination of evidence. This unique degree offers an opportunity to study criminal justice theory, research and policy alongside the forensic science vital to modern investigations. It draws on learning and expertise from two existing and successful degrees (BA Criminal Justice and BSc Forensic Science) and it covers the study

Study Forensic Investigation and choose from careers in criminal investigation, environmental protection, forensic science or chemical research. Graduate with a chemistry degree and Associate Member status with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC).

On our Forensic Science degree, you'll develop your scientific expertise as well as advanced analytical, problem-solving and transferable skills. The course is ideal if you're interested the application of science within the criminal justice system.