Applied Sciences

Course summary

Today’s BTEC Nationals are demanding, as you would expect of the most respected applied learning qualification in the UK. You will have to choose and complete a range of units, be organised, complete some assessments that we will set and mark, and keep a portfolio of your assignments. You can feel proud to achieve a BTEC because, whatever your plans in life – whether you decide to study further, go on to work or an apprenticeship, or to set up your own business – your BTEC National will be your passport to success in the next stage of your life. For the Forensic & Criminal Investigation Diploma, you will also study: forensic investigation procedures, applications of criminology, criminal investigation procedures, plus one optional unit in a specialised area of forensic investigation. In order to study Forensic & Criminal Investigation, you must also select Applied Science as one of your subject options.