BSc Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year is an undergraduate forensic science degree centered on crime scene examination and investigative processes. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a compulsory foundation year. The initial year covers academic preparation and investigative foundations through Starting Your University Journey, Case Closed: The Forensic Journey, Inside the Investigation: Understanding Crime and Policing Practice, and The Impact Challenge.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Points (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass in a relevant subject Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points
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What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 74%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Customer service occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Legal professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 84%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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.
Modules
- Starting Your University Journey
- Case Closed: The Forensic Journey
- Inside the Investigation: Understanding Crime and Policing Practice
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Forensic and archaeological sciences.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Investigation including Foundation Year at University of South Wales 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.