Program Overview
The Forensic Investigation at University of South Wales is a MSc programme in Humanities over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Forensic Investigation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Pontypridd, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic Investigation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Introduction to Forensic Science
- Introduction to Criminalistics
- Science for Forensic Investigation
- Understanding Criminal Justice
- Police Duties and Law (I)
- Mathematics Workshop
- Key Skills for Chemical and Forensic Scientists
- Forensic Evidence
- Policing
- Practical Applications of Forensic Investigation
- Forensic Imaging
- Digital Forensics and Security
- Police Duties and Law (II)
- Forensic Earth Science
- Specialist Forensic Investigation
- Photography Portfolio
- Forensic Evidence (II)
- Forensic Microscopy
- Police Duties and Law (III)
- Fire and Explosion Investigation
- Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Evidence and Information (includes Case Studies, Courtroom skills and a literature review)
- Advanced Physical Evidence Analysis
- Violent Extremism and Terrorism
- Project Design, Management and Enterprise
- Interpretation, Evaluation and Presentation of Casework
- Laboratory Research Project
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- 240 UCAS tariff points, eg, CCC at A-level.
- GCSE: Five at grade C or above, including Mathematics, English Language and Science.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 9,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of South Wales directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of South Wales
University of South Wales
Newport, United Kingdom
The University of South Wales is a public university in Wales, with campuses in Cardiff, Newport and Pontypridd. It was formed on 11 April 2013 from the merger of the University of Glamorgan and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 48 months
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