BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Key Details
- Available at:Rhyl
- Study Mode:Full-time
- Course Length:
2 years. Year 1 - Foundation Diploma / Year 2 Extended Diploma.
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Forensic and Criminal InvestigationCourses for School Leavers
Please note: We recommend that you have access to a laptop or Chromebook to enable coursework to be completed digitally at home. There is a dedicated IT Digital Inclusion fund to support those learners who do not have a digital device and are unable to purchase one.
Course Description
If you enjoyed GCSE Science and want to explore how scientific techniques are applied in real forensic work and crime investigation, the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Forensic and Criminal Investigation could be the ideal choice for you. This course combines classroom learning with hands-on practical experiments, helping you develop your skills in realistic workplace scenarios, tasks, and challenges.
You will also build a wide range of transferable skills that will support your progression into any career path. Highly valued by employers and universities, these skills provide a strong foundation for entering higher education or moving directly into employment.
This course consists of two separate qualifications. In your first year of study, you will work towards the Level 3 Foundation Diploma.
Following successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to progress to the Extended Diploma.
Our Extended Diplomas offer the equivalent UCAS points to studying 3 A Levels.
Topics covered can include:
- Principles of Applications and Science
- Practical Scientific Procedures and Techniques
- Forensic Investigation Procedures in Practice
- Applications of Criminology
- Criminal Investigation Procedures in Practice
- Applications of Criminal and Forensic Psychology
- Physiology of Human Body Systems
Entry Criteria
In order to qualify for this course, you will need at least one of the following:
- 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English or Welsh 1st Language, Maths and Science
- A relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit
- Relevant industry experience
Delivery
The programme will be delivered through a blend of the following:
- Group work
- Classroom based learning
- Tutorial support
- Educational visits
- MOODLE (virtual learning environment)
Assessment
The programme will be assessed through a blend of the following:
- Practical and written assessments/assignments
- Presentations and demonstrations
- Portfolios of work
- Performance and observation
Progression
In addition to the applied science, forensic science, criminology, and criminal and forensic psychology sector-specific content outlined above, the requirements of the qualification will mean learners develop the transferable and higher-order skills that are highly regarded by higher education and employers.
The range of higher education degree courses that learners can progress to include:
- GLLM BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
- BSc (Hons) in Policing and Criminal Investigation
- BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation
- BSc (Hons) in Forensic Science
- BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology
- BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Criminology
- BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation
- BA (Hons) in Criminology
- BA (Hons) in Criminology and Law
Other details
Course type: Courses for School Leavers, Adults & Part-time
Level:
3
Programme Area:
- Access to Higher Education
- Science (Applied)
Access to Higher Education
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