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At The University of Hull studying the BA Criminology with Forensic Science (Hons) with our strong links with local, regional and national criminal justice agencies will enhance your employability further with fantastic contacts for work experience, work placements and job opportunities.

Hull pioneered this popular area of study more than 30 years ago, and our research underpins the modules you study. YouÕll blend the theory surrounding crime and offending with the science of gathering and testing physical evidence from crime scenes. YouÕll explore the practical, ethical and scientific debates relating to crime and punishment and gain an understanding of the collection and processing of body chemistry and DNA evidence. If you don't have the academic qualifications to enter the programme directly, we also offer a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level study.

Future Prospects

Demand for Criminology graduates has increased significantly in recent years and our degree equips you with the knowledge and skills that are invaluable for a career in the field of crime and criminal justice. Common career paths for Criminology graduates include the police, prison and probation services, the legal professions and academic or Civil Service research.

We hold an annual Criminal Justice careers event to introduce you to criminal justice and related organisations, helping you make vital career connections.

Once you have started studying at Hull, we are here to guide you at any point of your studies or subsequent career. This is one of the factors that distinguishes us from other universities and the reason our Careers Service was one of the first to be accredited against the new matrix standards. Matrix is the UK mark for advice, information and guidance services.

There's a range of services to assist you in development of skills looked for by employers, including skills workshops, practice interviews and practice ability tests. We offer one-to-one advice and guidance Ð and you will have a named careers adviser for your subject.