BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 57%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 20%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside 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.
Does BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer and Digital Forensics (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.