BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, a forensic science and social policy degree centered on the criminal justice system and forensic examination. Students can complete this course over four years full-time or five years full-time with a sandwich placement.
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Entry requirements
Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points), plus National 5 Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology at Grade B, and National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths and English at Grade C; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points), plus National 5 Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology at B, National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths and English at Grade C; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), National 5 Chemistry or Biology/Human Biology at B, National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths and English at Grade C, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy Foundation Apprenticeship UWS Next Steps to University module Top-Up LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) plus GCSE Chemistry or Biology at Grade 4 or above OR triple Science at Grade B; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) (96 Tariff points) plus GCSE Chemistry or Biology at Grade 4 or above OR triple Science at Grade B; Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Chemistry; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Chemistry or Biology; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM; Access to Humanities; Access to Social Science; Access to Law and Criminal Justice with grades BBB | Year 2 -- HNC: Applied Science or relevant science-based title with appropriate criminology background | Year 3 -- HND: Applied Science or relevant science-based title with appropriate criminology background
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 45%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 107 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 1%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Sales occupations: 20%
- Natural and social science professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 81%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 645 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Scotland: 99%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is CCD at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science at University of the West of Scotland?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.