Criminal and Corporate Investigation BA (Hons) | UON

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Criminal and Corporate Investigation BA (Hons)

Key Facts

  • UCAS Code

    BA: L438BA with Foundation: L430​

  • Level

    UndergraduateUG BA (Hons)

  • Duration

    Full time: 3 years
    Foundation: 4 years
    Part Time: 4-6 years

  • Starting

    September

Updated 08/01/2025

Updated 08/01/2025

Get in touch

For questions regarding study and admissions please contact us:

UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES

international@northampton.ac.uk
44 (0)1604 892134


Our Criminal and Corporate Investigation course has been designed and developed with input from leading investigation, intelligence, security and financial specialists. Throughout your criminal investigation degree studies, you will develop the necessary industry standard skills and experience to carry out professional investigations to the highest level within commercial, public or criminal justice settings.

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning is available for our BA Criminal and Corporate Investigation degree. If you have experience as an investigator or working in intelligence and security in the private sector, law enforcement as an officer or a detective, or are a dedicated security professional you may be eligible to a fast-tracked degree.

Ranked 1st in Social Policy in the National Student Survey 2024*

*Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score across all NSS questions for this subject area across all modes and levels at UK Universities.

Highlights


Entry Requirements


A typical offer to study Criminal and Corporate Investigation would be:
  • BCC at A Level or
  • DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or
  • Pass (C and above) at T Level.

We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

Course Content


Fees and Funding


2025/26 Tuition Fees

Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 25/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  • UK Full Time: £9,535*
  • UK Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • UK Integrated Foundation Year: £5,760 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply
  • International Full Time: £15,700
  • International Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700 for the foundation year; thereafter standard fees apply

* The 2025/26 annual tuition fee for undergraduate courses has not yet been confirmed by the Department for Education but is expected to be £9,535 for year one. UON will adjust fees annually in line with government policy.

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Careers and Employability


Our BA Criminal Investigation degree will provide a route of entry into a profession where many of the roles within the private sector are currently filled by ex-police detectives or military personnel of mature age.

The skills acquired will enable you to gain employment in a variety of professions such as managing teams in industry or commerce, roles within the public sector, the military, security or the police.

This BA Criminal and Corporate Investigation course provides an opportunity for existing investigators to gain an academic qualification that compliments their operational experience.

Master’s Opportunities

Our master’s courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our 20% alumni discount on postgraduate fees to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

Facilities


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