BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 60%
- Academic support: 62%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 11%
- South East: 57%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 25%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
Is BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year at Bucks New 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.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Forensic Studies with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.