BSc Forensic Anthropology
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 26%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 35%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 84%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 14%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
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.
- Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Anthropology.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford?
The average entrant had 76 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford 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. Accreditation by the Chartered Institute for Archaeologists (CIfA), working in partnership with University Archaeology UK (UAUK), recognises academic programmes which provide students with appropriate workplace skills relevant to both a career in the historic environment and CIfA membership at Practitioner grade.
Does BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Anthropology at University of Bradford?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 26% left higher education.