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Criminology & forensics
Discover our range of criminology & forensics courses, find out more about our facilities and hear from current students about their experience at University of Gloucestershire.
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Undergraduate courses
Study an undergraduate degree in criminology & forensics at the University. Discover our undergraduate criminology & forensics courses below.
Postgraduate taught courses
Study a postgraduate degree in criminology & forensics at the University. Discover our postgraduate criminology & forensics courses below.
Postgraduate research degrees
Research degrees including PhDs, Doctorates or Masters by Research enable you to pursue your own research enquiry.
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94% of our graduates are in work or further study*
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2026 and based on 2023/24 leavers
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Come and explore
Experience our amazing facilities including FutureSim and our forensic interviewing suite.
School and facilities
FutureSim
FutureSim brings together cutting-edge simulation, AI-ready technology and real-world environments into one integrated hub. Designed in collaboration with industry partners, it gives access to some of the most advanced learning facilities in the UK.
Forensic interview suite
Interview suspects and monitor their responses in our interview suite.
Moot courtroom
From delivering compelling legal arguments to mastering courtroom etiquette, you’ll develop the confidence and expertise to think on your feet, preparing you for success in mooting competitions, legal practice, and beyond.
Criminology & forensics FAQs
We’ve compiled a list of frequently asked questions about criminology & forensics degrees.
Those who are interested in studying a degree in criminology & policing will likely have an interest in what makes criminals offend, criminal justice reform and social attitudes towards crime.
Perhaps you want to work within prisons, within the police or for a local authority. You will find something to suit your interest here.
Studying a criminology & policing degree will give you a sound understanding of the criminal justice system, the causes and effects of crime and approaches to preventing and deterring criminal behaviour.
If you study our professional policing degree, because it is licensed by the College of Policing you will have an excellent route into the policing profession on completion of the degree, providing the required standards and checks are met.
A criminology and policing degree sets you up for a wide range of careers within the field, you can go onto work in the following fields:
• Police
• Probation service
• Prison service
• Victim support
• Youth services
• Border control
• Intelligence analysis
• Law and solicitors
• Cyber forensics
Interested in applying for one of our criminology & policing courses? Applications for undergraduate degrees are made through UCAS, while applications for postgraduate degrees are made directly to the university.