Unleash your passion with practical learning and build your skills with criminological theory.
Three A levels grades CCC or above
BTEC triple grades MMM or above
Access 23-45 D/M with min 6D
T level P (C+)
GCSE English Language, Maths and a Science at grade 4 or grade C or above
Crime is everywhere – in the news, at the cinema, on our TV screens, and in the books we read. This course offers you the opportunity to look behind the headlines to explore the complexity of a subject which fascinates and worries us in equal measure.
You will study crime from a variety of perspectives ranging from seemingly simple questions such as ‘what is crime?’ to considering the impact of the media on our understanding of crime and the way we deal with crimes such as youth violence and domestic abuse. As a Marjon criminology graduate you will have a thorough understanding of the social, political and cultural nature of crime as well as how crime is addressed locally, nationally and globally.
This course will also equip you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to thrive in the real world of forensic investigation. Dive deep into the practical aspects of crime scene investigation and develop investigative skills which go hand in hand with the theories of Criminology which you will learn.
The diverse modules on this course mean you’ll gain marketable expertise beyond forensics, as you study how to undertake police interviewing techniques, photography and research, building an impressive portfolio of skills to take with you to potential employers once your degree is complete. In particular our digital forensics module will teach you in-demand skills in a rapidly growing field,
Gain a critical understanding of theory and investigation skills so you develop a solid foundation for your learning
Learn and practically apply many of the hands-on methods which are employed in the forensic and investigation world
Small class sizes enable you to get to know your lecturers and fellow classmates, giving you individualised support and attention so you can concentrate on furthering your own skill set
Staff have extensive real-world experience giving you practical insight and helping you to develop the skills that employers want
Learn the latest practises through close links with industry partners
Graduates from this course could find careers in a variety of sectors, starting in roles including Police Officer, Direct Graduate Entry Detective Constable or Digital Forensics Officer. There are also Forensic Laboratory opportunities, Civil Service investigation roles, Crime Scene Investigator or Police Civilian Investigator jobs.
Teaching will combine lectures and seminars with weekly practical sessions in the Crime Scene House, laboratory or other simulated crime scenes.
Assessment methods vary from module to module, so there will be some written assessments, but most will have a practical assessment to verify that the required skills have been learned.
Sam has spent over 10 years teaching criminal justice and sociology in Higher Education. Prior to that she worked for six years in administration at the South Carolina Department of Corrections, working with youthful offenders, victims and eventually in educational programming. She teaches a broad range of classes and has a variety of research interests including globalization, criminal and social deviance, social control, and immigration. She is the author of The Criminalization of Immigration: The Post 9/11 Moral Panic (2013) and co-author of the forthcoming publication: Security and the State in the Era of Globalization: Criminology in the XXI Century.
Following the completion of my PhD in Organic Chemistry I worked for West Mercia Police in their fingerprint laboratory. From there I moved to the Home Office and conducted research into fingerprint enhancement techniques. I then changed direction and joined the Forensic Science Service and trained as a Forensic Biologist, running cases in the Violent and Sexually Motivated Crime teams. I have been an academic since 2008, starting at Kingston University in London, moving to Bond University in Australia and I have been at Marjon since 2019.
Currently serving as a police sergeant with over 26 years of experience. 9 years lecturing. Policing experience includes - response, neighbourhood, training and assessing officers, burglary squad, interview teams, custody, evidence review, and licensing in both urban and rural police areas. Recently used forensic science in developing effective crime prevention within policing. Recipient of the Plymouth Police Commander's Mayflower Memorial Award in 2019. Recently received national recognition for work around the developing evaluation and investigative working practices around drink spiking offences in the UK.
Fees UK students: £9,535 per annum
Fees for International students: £14,600 per annum
This fee covers your tuition and access to course-specific equipment and facilities, as well associated services including access to the library, study skills support, IT support, student support and wellbeing services and membership of the Student Union. There may be additional costs by course.
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