Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) BSc (Hons)
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 20 graduates of Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) BSc (Hons) and other courses in forensic and archaeological sciences at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in forensic and archaeological sciences.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in forensic and archaeological sciences
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of forensic and archaeological sciences at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25000 | £21500 | £26500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £28000 | £19000 - £25500 | £23000 - £30500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of forensic and archaeological sciences
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
With access to industry experts from our emergency and counter-terrorism services, this extended forensic science with criminology degree is the perfect platform for your future career.
Our extended degree in forensic science with criminology covers subjects such as biology and physiology, forensic geoscience, and chemistry for life science. You'll also study modules in criminology, including policing, violence in society and the psychology of terrorism. Hands-on study includes sessions held in the lab and at mock crime scenes.
The course begins with a foundation year to get you ready for degree-level learning. You'll then study the same modules offered on our three-year course.
We are ranked in the top 25 universities in the UK for forensic science in the Complete University Guide 2020. The course is accredited by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences, the professional body for forensic science worldwide.
What you should know about this course
- Ranked 3rd in the UK for forensic science (Guardian League Table 2023)
- The foundation year includes academic writing, computing skills, introduction to the subject and more
- This four-year course is identical to the three-year one, but has a foundation year with lower entry requirements
- Practical facilities allow you to practice scenarios you will find in the workplace, including crime scene examination rooms and vehicles and an entomology facility
- This course is taught at our Medway Campus in Chatham Maritime, Kent with one day a week at our Greenwich Campus.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) BSc (Hons) at University of Greenwich
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Forensic Science with Criminology (Extended) BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
EU | £16150 | year 1 |
International | £16150 | year 1 |
EU | £17000 | year 1 |
International | £17000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in London
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #58
- #71
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #14
- #76
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- Sociology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 19 July, 2022]
See all 26 university rankings of University of Greenwich
About University of Greenwich
The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.
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Student composition of University of Greenwich
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15845
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 21395
Where is this programme taught
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Criminology with Forensic Science BA (Hons) | University of Hull | 27% | 5% | 0% | £9250 | £15400 | 117 | Hull | On campus Full-time | |
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 19 July, 2022