Forensic & Criminal Investigation
The Forensic & Criminal Investigation course at Southport College does not just give you the opportunity to pursue a career in science or forensics it can also lead to a wide range of related careers in criminal behaviour, psychology and policing.
The Forensic Sector
For many jobs leading on from this course you will need to have a degree level qualification and your career choices will depend on your area of interest and the degree course you choose to take
Career Choices
There are a wide range of potential career choices including crime scene investigator, analytical chemist, toxicologist, police officer, criminal intelligence analyst, revenue & customs officer, youth offending team, mental health nurse, crime prevention adviser and more.
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Careers Advice & Guidance
If you’re not sure what you want to do after you complete your course, we have resources and staff available to help you explore your options. Through our Student Information Centre, our Progress Tutors and Library Learning Centres students have access to a wide range of careers advice and information as well as assistance with UCAS personal statements, CVs and job applications.
Meet our students
Elliot Campbell, Forensic and Criminal Investigations Level 3 Extended Diploma From the moment I attended an Open evening here, I loved Southport College. The location is really good being in the town centre and here is the only place I’d seen that offer a forensics course. I have always wanted to work in the forensics industry so it was perfect for me. The modules on this course are great and allow you to explore the subject really well and the lessons are very interactive with lots of practical experiences. The facilities are fab too; especially the amazing crime scene room. The course at Southport College teaches you about the subject and is an amazing starting point for university It covers such a wide range of topics and is great if you are unsure of what you want to progress onto. I have an unconditional offer with a scholarship at UCLan to student Criminology and Criminal Investigations next year and I want to join the police once I’ve finished my degree.
Georgina Julieta, Forensic and Criminal Investigations Level 3 Extended Diploma I initially planned to study Science at A Level but a visit to the Southport College open evening changed my mind. The Forensic Science programme stood out against any competitors with modules that will aid me on my path to university. The staff have been very supportive, both academically and personally and the facilities are great especially the laboratories and the crime scene room. I want to work as a Crime Scene Officer in the Police in the future and plan to study Forensic Science at Liverpool John Moores University.
