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BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year) Bachelor's degree at Teesside University
BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University combines criminology and investigative practice with legal study, covering areas such as Criminal Law, Criminology, Commercial Law, Human Rights, and Public Law.
BSc (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
86%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year) is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Teesside University, based in Teesside University Main Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Law graduates from this provider, 86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 47% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.5
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent83
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent86
Moderate evidence Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 86% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent85
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Foundation year 4 modules
- Discovering the Social Sciences, Humanities and LawCore40 credits
Module details
You are introduced to the historical and contemporary development of social science disciplines, exploring examples of theoretical challenges and ways in which research is practically applied in society. Gain an understanding of both similarities and differences between disciplines, and how interdisciplinary research is fostered through collaboration. Explore academic standards, ethical guidelines and research protocols, personal development, and both study and transferable skills relevant to yo
- Investigating Society and Culture: The Case of CrimeCore20 credits
Module details
Taking a multidisciplinary approach, explore crime through history, politics, English and creative writing, criminology, sociology, psychology and education to investigate the problems within society and culture.
- Your Foundation Year ProjectCore20 credits
Module details
Identify and explore an area of interest related to your area of study through small-scale research using secondary data or desk-based research. You analyse an appropriate area of focus for your project using academic support.
- Your Toolkit for University SuccessCore40 credits
Module details
You develop your personal and academic skills to help prepare you for searching and retrieving information, evaluating different types of evidence, critical thinking and reading skills, note-taking and summarising evidence, presentation skills, groupwork, digital literacy and employability.
Year 1 4 modules
- Foundations of InvestigationCore40 credits
Module details
Examine the role of law enforcement within England and Wales, focusing on the historical development and contemporary role and function of policing, forensic investigation, the investigation of sudden death, the process of criminal investigation, and the role of victims and witnesses. You also explore important historical criminal investigations in England and Wales, and their significance in terms of historical investigations, plus basic theoretical explanations of crime and deviance.
- Fundamentals of the English Legal SystemCore20 credits
Module details
You gain the skills for success in legal study and practice, including the use and sourcing of legal materials, legal research, how to tackle legal questions and the processes of legal reasoning such as the doctrine of judicial precedent and judicial approaches towards interpreting statute. Consider some of the key skills of the lawyer in practice, enabling you to practice for the conduct of cases including the preparation and presentation of arguments.
- Introduction to Digital Investigation and IntelligenceCore40 credits
Module details
Identify and examine potential sources of intelligence as part of wider digital investigations. Locate an investigation's sources - their structure, contents and value - and the surrounding legal and ethical implications involved with using them. You discuss and interpret different approaches to examining intelligence sources, and apply them to real-world scenarios.
- Investigating Crime ScenesCore20 credits
Module details
You work on real case examples and theories to get the professional skills you need when you work as part of an investigative team. Enhance your knowledge on how to trace evidence at a range of crime scenes and further develop your own mental skills to successfully recover forensic evidence through various investigative methods.
Year 2 4 modules
- Contextualising InvestigationCore40 credits
Module details
Develop existing knowledge of the investigation of crime, drawing on cases to understand the contemporary context of the investigative process. The investigative focus is broadened to include issues related to the recording and investigation of crime, including exploratory interviewing skills.
- Future Directions (Research, Careers and Development)Core20 credits
Module details
Undertake personal and professional development through self-evaluation, self-reflection, and developing key transferable skills including research, academic writing, and critical thinking. Engage with practitioners in relevant professions, gaining insight into their work and possible career paths. Learn about professionalism and ethical decision-making, preparing you for the challenges of professional life. Engage with the contemporary research topics of our academic staff to inspire your inter
- Law and ProcedureCore20 credits
Module details
Develop a critical understanding and knowledge of the nature and purpose of criminal law. Consider the basic elements of a crime, and a variety of criminal offences and defences. You also develop a detailed and critical understanding of the rules and regulations impacting on crime investigation, human rights and policing decisions. Through critical thinking, you examine professional situations and scenarios demonstrating your knowledge of powers, legislation and authorised professional practice.
- Researching CrimeCore40 credits
Module details
Develop your research skills ready for your final-year research project. You explore the key features of the research process to understand how quantitative and qualitative research methods can help to investigate different issues in society. Consider the causes of crime, and criminological and psychological concepts to appreciate a range of explanations.
Final year 4 modules
- Defendants and Witnesses in the Criminal Justice SystemCore20 credits
Module details
Explore and challenge the law concerned with obtaining and the admissibility of evidence at trial, and the relevance of evidence in the investigatory process and during the criminal trial. Gain an understanding of policing-related decisions, founded upon critical thinking, in complex professional situations and contexts, demonstrating appropriate knowledge of powers, legislation and authorised professional practice.
- International Policing and InvestigationCore20 credits
Module details
Examine the policing systems in the UK, Europe, North America, Africa and Asia, along with the law enforcement agencies that help investigate international crime. You explore the policing systems that exist based on the historical, social and political contexts of policing, and current international debates on police recruitment, training and police cultures. Identify the role of the police in different societies, their different tasks and responsibilities, and the relationship between the polic
- Research ProjectCore40 credits
Module details
Develop key research skills as you explore the features of the research process, understanding how quantitative and qualitative methods are suitable to investigating different issues in society. Explore some of the causes of crime, giving consideration to criminological and psychological concepts to develop an appreciation of a range of contributory explanations.
- The Practice of InvestigationCore40 credits
Module details
Develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of the professionalisation of the investigation process. Consider the renewed emphasis on delivering a more professional, ethical and effective investigative process in the 21st century. Focus on the contemporary role and function of practitioners within the investigative field. Explore police investigations, the impact of the growth in serious and organised crime, using technology within an investigation and the role of other professionals. You a
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course combines a foundation year with a full Law degree focused on crime and investigation. You'll start with core modules in Contract Law, Criminal Law and Public Law, establishing the principles of legal liability and the UK constitution. In Year 2, you'll typically progress to Tort Law, Land Law and broader legal frameworks. From Year 3 onwards, a course like this normally moves into specialist options such as Commercial Law, Human Rights, Criminal Justice, Family Law and Employment Law, alongside independent research or clinic-based work. The foundation year provides essential preparation, ensuring you develop the analytical and research skills needed to engage with law's practical application in crime and investigation contexts.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in criminal justice, law enforcement, and investigative work who may benefit from a foundation year to build their academic skills. Most entrants to Teesside University held A-levels or equivalent; the typical UCAS tariff among accepted students was 96–111 points. The programme is delivered in English and studied full-time over four years at Teesside University's main campus.
University & format
This is a 4-year full-time degree at Teesside University, a University located on the Main Campus in Teesside. The course is taught in English and leads to the BSc (Hons) award (UCAS code FM48). Teesside University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so your degree is nationally recognised. The university holds Gold for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023 assessment.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Open daysBook an open day
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent75% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Teesside University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 75% |
| an Access course | 15% |
| a previous degree | 5% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeFM48quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code FM48). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Teesside University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home£9,207 / yr
International£17,000 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Teesside University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,207tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 4 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £25,000 | £22,500 – £28,500 | 40 |
| 3 years after | £18,500 | £16,000 – £23,500 | 90 |
| 5 years after | £24,000 | £20,000 – £30,000 | 100 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
86%
in work or further study 15 months on
47%
in highly skilled work or study
85%
continue past their first year
72%
find their work meaningful
65%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,000
£23,000 – £30,000After 3 years LEO
£18,500
£19,550 – £27,600After 5 years LEO
£24,000
£24,225 – £34,200national rangethis course’s medianaxis £17,000 – £35,500
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
86 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
66% working14% working and studying6% in further study47% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 40; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Law courses at the same study level.
This course £24,000Peer median £28,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
15th percentile
Compared with 1,352 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Protective service occupationsDiscover Uni category · 16% of published destinations
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 14% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 12% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 205; response rate: 50%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Is BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year) worth it?
Weigh it carefully. On these figures graduates of BSc (Hons) Crime and Investigation (with Foundation Year) earn close to non-graduate pay, so on cost alone the course is slow to pay off.
Slower payoff: this course’s graduate earnings stay close to non-graduate pay
Cumulative earnings vs. going straight to work at 18, counting tuition and 4 years of wages given up while studying. The model remains below break even after 30 years. This is a simplified gross-earnings comparison, not a forecast of cash loan repayments.
−£36,828
10-year payoff
extra earnings over the first decade, after the fees you pay
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Return on investment
extra earnings over 10 yrs per £1 of fees
£36,828
Tuition over the course
£9,207/yr × 4 yrs (published course home fee)
£24,000
Grad earnings, 5 yrs on
In line with a non-graduate (£24,000)
Model: this course’s own median graduate earnings (Graduate Outcomes / LEO) above the £24,000 non-graduate baseline (ONS), net of £9,207/yr over 4 years (published course home fee). Eligible England-domiciled students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan; repayments are 9% only on income above the threshold, with anything left written off after 40 years. That makes the cash flow different from conventional commercial debt. Opportunity cost assumes £18,000 gross earnings forgone in each study year; figures are nominal and exclude tax, living costs, investment returns and loan interest. A simplified estimate. Earnings and actual fees vary by graduate, provider, fee status and UK nation.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Law courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,207/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.5 out of 10: NSS 82.7% · in work or study 86% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Teesside University
All students21,570
International28.5%
Aged 25+57%
Law across the UK
Students144,525
Aged 25+24.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Teesside University Main Campus
2,900 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 963Shoplifting 389Anti Social Behaviour 331Public Order 257Criminal Damage Arson 199
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Teesside University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Teesside University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Teesside University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Teesside University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Law graduates from this provider, 86% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 47% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The published home tuition is £9,207 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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