BA Criminology with Forensics
About this course
BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensics is an undergraduate degree in sociology centred on the study of crime, criminal justice, and forensic investigation. Core topics include Research Methods and Environmental Analysis. The programme integrates practical training in crime scene work with foundational criminological theory and digital forensics. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Crime and the Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation, Social Problems, and Criminological Theory. The second year progresses to advanced topics including Research Methods, Crime Scene Photography, Police and Policing, and Designing Safe Communities. The final year involves further study in areas such as Investigative Psychology, Security and Counter-terrorism, Practical Policing Investigation, and Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology, alongside an Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 96 - 112. Three A levels grades CCC - BBC BTEC triple grades MMM - DMM We accept Access to HE Diplomas with credits in line with the UCAS tariff point range T Level - Pass (C and above) - M GCSE English Language and Maths at grade C or 4 or above, or accepted equivalents
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- South West: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Crime and the Criminal Justice System
- Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation
- Social Problems
- Criminological Theory
- Victims and Victimology
- Criminal Law
- Research Methods
- Crime Scene Photography
- Police and Policing
- Designing Safe Communities
- Digital Forensics
- Understanding Violence
- Investigative Psychology
- Security and Counter-terrorism
- Practical Policing Investigation
- Contemporary Issues in Crime and Criminology
- Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology with Forensics at Plymouth Marjon University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £16,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,500 and £27,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology with Forensics at Plymouth Marjon University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology with Forensics at Plymouth Marjon University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology with Forensics at Plymouth Marjon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Criminology with Forensics at Plymouth Marjon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.