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BA (Hons) Forensic Science

De Montfort University

1 Location : De Montfort University

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Not Available

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

Student Satisfaction

The Student satisfaction score is not available for courses in England because the question is not included in the survey for England.

Read more about this data

The teaching on my course

96%

96% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

92%

96%

98%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

91%

91% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

92%

94%

92%

82%

94%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

89%

89% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

84%

86%

94%

98%

82%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

95%

95% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

94%

96%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

85%

85% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

84%

86%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

94%

94% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

94%

96%

92%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

93%

93% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

98%

94%

88%

80%

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

92% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

92% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 50 students (72% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

86% of students are still on the course or have completed it

After 1 year on the course

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

75 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

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. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Forensic and archaeological sciences courses

For graduates from De Montfort University

After 15 months

£23,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

15 people

(55% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£19,500

Typical range: £15,500 - £25,000

Data from

40 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£22,000

Typical range: £19,000 - £30,500

Data from

50 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

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After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

1110 people.

100% of UK-resident Forensic and archaeological sciences graduates from De Montfort University are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £25,000

Data from

2020 people.

100% of UK-resident Forensic and archaeological sciences graduates from De Montfort University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £30,000

Data from

2040 people.

100% of UK-resident Forensic and archaeological sciences graduates from De Montfort University are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

70% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (55% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

20 students (55% of those who were asked).

70% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 15% Natural and social science professionals
  • 10% Protective service occupations
  • 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • 5% Teaching Professionals
  • 5% Finance Professionals
  • 5% Sports and fitness occupations
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals

30% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations

0% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

55% of graduates find their current work meaningful

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

15 students (55% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

55% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

50% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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