Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Forensic Investigation - Terrorism and Political Violence

Students will be taking a step towards a career that is interesting, exciting, varied and challenging. Through this degree, students will have the opportunity to gain an excellent grounding in the theory, processes and procedures associated with forensic investigation and terrorism & political violence. Students will study the practical investigation of crime to establish the facts and evidence that contribute to the resolution of crime by the police and the courts, and crime prevention.

Students will receive a specific focus on terrorism and political violence which will allow them to develop an in-depth understanding of terrorism, political violence and the nuances of investigating this type of crime.

A career in forensic investigation is challenging, exciting and rewarding and it requires people who are inquisitive, resilient, dedicated, good at problem-solving and enjoy working in a team. Investigators in terrorism and counter terrorism work on the most interesting and often complex cases involving extreme violence against people.

This course, which has a strong focus on terrorism and political violence, will provide students with an in-depth and practical insight into theoretical concepts and procedures used to understand trends and methods used in terrorism; the concepts and methods used to manage and investigate terrorist attacks; political violence and intelligence used in counter terrorism efforts and initiatives.