BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology with Digital Forensics, a creative computing and sociology degree bridging criminal behaviour and technological investigation. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can optionally undertake a professional placement year or enrol on a four-year route including a foundation year. The first year introduces foundational subjects through Contemporary Criminology, Criminal Justice, Cybercrimes and Digital Evidence, and Studying in Social Sciences. The second year progresses with Diversity and Justice, Internet Investigation, Adventures in Research Methods, and Punishment, Justice and Victimhood. The final year involves advanced study and independent work through Crime, Culture and the City, Digital Forensics Investigations, Research Project, and Digital Lives.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 78%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Crime, Law and Society
- Introduction to Social Sciences
- Studying in Social Sciences
- Contemporary Criminology
- Criminal Justice
- Cybercrimes and Digital Evidence
- Diversity and Justice
- Internet Investigation
- Adventures in Research Methods
- Punishment, Justice and Victimhood
- Crime, Culture and the City
- Digital Forensics Investigations
- Research Project
- Digital Lives
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics at University of Roehampton do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics at University of Roehampton?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology with Digital Forensics at University of Roehampton?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.