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University degree

Crime and Investigative Studies

Anglia Ruskin University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Study the real world of crime and investigative studies with our degree forensic science course. Our crime degree covers criminology, policing and the law. Learn about forensic science, crime scene processing, policing and the law, and experience the real world of crime and investigation.

in England and 1st in the region for undergraduates progressing into senior roles. Source: GOS 2026 Study in specialist facilities, and gain all-round knowledge and skills in crime scene examination and official procedures. You’ll learn about different types of crime, and how these are investigated by the police in collaboration with other agencies such as fire and rescue.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts13%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts9%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts8%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts6%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts2%
176-191 pts1%
How they qualified
60% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel60%
other30%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
83%
Continue past first year
95%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£23,000
3 years on
£28,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
95%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback75%
Academic support73%
Well organised68%
Learning resources75%
Student community89%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Anglia Ruskin University's own site.
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