BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 40 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 37%
- Caring personal services: 13%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 11%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 7%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 14%
- South East: 57%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £37,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies at Bucks New University do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies at Bucks New University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies at Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies at Bucks New University accredited?
Yes. The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences provides an accreditation system for both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in forensic science and related topics. Accreditation is given provided the course content meets with the Society's component standards which provide a quality endorsement of the course.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies at Bucks New University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.