Criminology with Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) – 2024 entry

If you are an international student and you don’t meet the entry requirements to this degree, we offer the International Foundation Year at the Surrey International Study Centre. Upon successful completion, you can progress to this degree course.

IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept.

If you do not currently meet the level required for your programme, we offer intensive pre-sessional English language courses, designed to take you to the level of English ability and skill required for your studies here.

We normally make offers in terms of grades.

If you are a suitable candidate you will be invited to an offer holder event. During your visit to the University you can find out more about the course and meet staff and students.

Recognition of prior learning

We recognise that many students enter their higher education course with valuable knowledge and skills developed through a range of professional, vocational and community contexts. 

If this applies to you, the recognition of prior learning (RPL) process may allow you to join a course without the formal entry requirements or enter your course at a point appropriate to your previous learning and experience. 

There are restrictions on RPL a for some courses and fees may be payable for certain claims. Please see the code of practice for recognition of prior learning and prior credit: taught programmes (PDF) for further information. 

Please contact Admissions on +44 (0)1483 682222 with any queries. 

Our award-winning Professional Training programme offers you the option to spend a career-enhancing year in industry, either in the UK or abroad. We have thousands of placement providers to choose from or you can source your own placement. 

Most placements are paid, and we will support you every step of the way. 

Find out more about Professional Training placements and discover how these have transformed our students’ lives and career choices. 

Criminology placements

On our BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation course, you’ll have the option to enhance your knowledge by taking a year-long Professional Training placement between the second and third years of your degree.

As a result of the placement, we find that our students return to their final year significantly more confident, mature and organised, and with clearer career aspirations.

The process of preparing and applying for placement positions also significantly enhances job-seeking skills, which come into play in the final year and beyond when applying for graduate employment. After graduation, some students take up permanent posts with their professional placement employer.

We make every effort to identify possible placement opportunities according to your interests, career plans and location preferences.

While you are expected to find your own placement, support is available both internally in the Department of Sociology and through our careers service. Some of our placements are paid, usually in the region of £12,000-15,000 a year. If you work on an unpaid placement, you can claim extra financial support and may also work for a reduced amount of time.

Companies and organisations that have participated in the scheme include:

• Home Office
• HM Inspectorate of Prisons
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• HM Prison High Down
• Surrey Youth Support Service
• Ministry of Justice
• National Police Chiefs Council
• Surrey County Council.

Applying for placements

Students are generally not placed by the University, however we offer support and guidance throughout the process alongside access to a vacancy portal representing thousands of placement opportunities each year. We also provide support if you wish to source your own placement. 

Find out more about the application process.

Please be aware there may be travel costs incurred when attending interviews and assessment centres at the placement provider’s premises.

Studying at Surry opens up a world of opportunity. We want you to take advantage of our international partnerships, explore the world and expand your skills for the graduate job market.  

Perhaps you would like to volunteer in India or learn about Brazilian business and culture in São Paulo during your summer holidays? With more than 200 partnerships, from 50 different countries worldwide, there is something for everyone. 

View our study and work abroad information to find out more and see where you can go. 

Partner institutions

You have the choice between working at an overseas organisation or studying at one of our partner universities, including:

• Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
• Seoul National University, South Korea
• University of Cincinnati, US
• North Carolina State University, US
• University of Central Florida, US
• Maryland University, College Park, US
• Monash University, Australia
• University of Queensland, Australia
• La Trobe University, Australia
• Brock University, Canada
• Virginia Commonwealth University, US
• University of North Carolina, Wilmington, US
• George Mason University, US.