Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in forensic and archaeological sciences.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22902 | £21090 | £24415 |
25-75 percentile range | £19922 - £26012 | £16111 - £25656 | £18953 - £30388 |
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Course Description
This course is underpinned by the four key distinct disciplinary strands of Forensic Investigation, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Work Related Skills/Experience. These four strands enable students to analyse contemporary issues from a range of multidisciplinary perspectives, providing essential transferable skills for employment. In addition, the course provides students with a well-rounded knowledge base, application and experience of work-related skills for progression onto higher level educational courses or to relevant industry employment.
The course operates on a modular basis, all of which are compulsory. You will take 120 credits each year. In Year 1 you will take 3 modules weighted at 20 credits and two modules weighted at 30 credits. In Year 2, you will take 6 modules weighted at 20 credits each. In Year 3, the Dissertation is weighted at 40 credits, and you will take two modules at 30 credits and one at 20 credits.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
30% | Teaching Professionals |
15% | Sales occupations |
15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Other Health Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 - minimum 6.5 across all components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology & Forensic Investigation BSc (Hons)
International | £17930 | year 1 |
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England UK | £8000 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £8000 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8000 | year 1 |
Wales | £8000 | year 1 |
EU | £17930 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
South Essex College is a provider of Further and Higher Education, located on three main campuses throughout the English county of Essex. These three sites include campuses in Basildon, Southend, and Grays High Street (Thurrocks). The locations are dedicated to Digital Technologies, vocational courses, and specialist workshops, respectively.
Student composition of South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
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Total number of students enrolled at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
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Where is this programme taught
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