Career progression

A postgraduate qualification is an investment in your future. Like you, we are keen that your investment pays off.

There is no doubt that studying for a postgraduate qualification can help your career prospects – you will gain the deeper knowledge and high end skills and that will set you apart. Studying with us gives a clear signal to employers. It demonstrates that you have the spark, ambition and commitment to take your career to the next level. Your employer will also benefit directly from your newly acquired understanding and capabilities.

This course will equip you with the ability to evaluate and interpret different forms of forensic evidence and to consider its relevance to police investigations.

You will also acquire an understanding of the many and varied techniques used to forensically examine different evidence types and how to sequence multiple techniques. The breadth of modules will enable you to acquire this skill and knowledge in a wide range of disciplines. Such skill and knowledge is an essential part of being able to demonstrate to a court of law that you are credible as an expert witness and able, therefore, to give opinion to a jury.

We will offer guidance in skills evaluation at the outset of the programme, which may help when considering whether a specialist route is right for you. You will receive further guidance as you enter your dissertation.

Careers Service

As a Leicester student you will also be able to make use of the University Careers Service. They are well positioned to offer you guidance and support at any time during your time with us. Their huge range of programmes and awards are specifically designed to help you get ahead in your chosen career.