You’re not afraid to stand up for what’s right. You use logic and reason to solve problems. And you want to use these skills to have a positive impact on society. Whether you’re fascinated by criminal psychology or policing, or feel more at home in the forensic science lab, we have the perfect course for you. Apply direct from 1 July.
Develop a thorough knowledge of forensic crime scene investigation, police and criminal justice procedures, and key criminological theories on this wide-ranging course.
If you’d like a career in crime scene investigation, this course will introduce you to the forensic techniques used, as well as to police investigative methods and court evidence requirements.
Get exposure to the world of crime scene work and police investigation. Study in our labs and crime scene rooms in Cambridge, and learn about criminology, forensic science, policing and the law. Our full-time Crime and Investigative Studies degree is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences. With opportunities for work placements, internships and field trips, the course opens up careers in criminal justice, crime analysis and victim support
From criminal investigation to courtroom: get exposure to the real world of crime scenes, policing and investigation. Learn about how crime is detected by the police using a range of investigative techniques, particularly forensic evidence, and how this is presented to a jury within a court of law. This course has been validated to include an optional Sandwich Placement year in industry.
What causes crime? How can we deter or rehabilitate criminals? How does the media depict crime? How does the criminal justice system work and how should it evolve? These are some of the questions you’ll explore on this course.
Look beyond traditional viewpoints, challenge your opinions and address complex social problems on our full-time Criminology degree in Cambridge. Choose to study abroad for a semester in the US and go on field trips in the UK or Europe. Learn to evaluate evidence, think critically and craft arguments, to prepare for a career in criminal justice and crime prevention.
Develop your understanding of current issues in criminology and policing on our full-time degree course in Cambridge. Choose to study abroad for a semester in the US and go on field trips in the UK or Europe. Jump-start your career in the criminal justice sector with practical modules on crime, policing, youth justice, the prison system and public service.
Improve your understanding of some of the most pressing crime and social issues today, on our full-time Criminology and Sociology degree in Cambridge. Choose to study abroad in Germany for one semester and go on overseas field trips. Graduate with skills for a career in many fields, including policing, probation, youth offending and government.
Take your place in the global cyber security industry. Demand is outstripping supply and there’s a need for talented computing graduates. Fine-tune your systems, network and data skills on our Cyber Security degree in Cambridge – and take the opportunity to gain Cisco CCNA accreditation. There’s the option to take a placement year but, with our links to institutions such as OWASP and Cyber Crime Prevent, you’ll also meet industry experts in the classroom.
Build on your love of forensics and analytical sciences with our Forensic Science degree in Cambridge. Accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, our course gets you hands-on with specialist analytical equipment, superb crime scene rooms, and opportunities for placements and internships with local police forces and forensic labs. There's also an optional placement year. Graduate with the skills to start a career in crime scene investigation and analysis.