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BSc (Hons) Forensic Science

University of Central Lancashire

1 Location : Main Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Optional

What you need to know about the data

  • The data tells you about the experiences of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • The information can help you to research your options and consider your course choices.
  • Find out more in About our 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

97%

97% were positive about the teaching on the course.

99%

98%

95%

96%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

94%

94% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

90%

96%

92%

94%

100%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

88%

88% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

87%

93%

95%

87%

81%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

93%

93% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

90%

95%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

81%

81% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

81%

82%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

95%

95% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

95%

95%

95%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

94%

94% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

98%

94%

90%

94%

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

96% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

99% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 85 students (73% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

88% 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

155 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 University of Central Lancashire

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £27,000

Data from

30 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£20,000

Typical range: £15,500 - £23,500

Data from

165 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£22,500

Typical range: £18,500 - £27,500

Data from

155 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

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.

95% of UK-resident Forensic and archaeological sciences graduates from University of Central Lancashire are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£21,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £25,500

Data from

1765 people.

95% of UK-resident Forensic and archaeological sciences graduates from University of Central Lancashire are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £31,000

Data from

1815 people.

96% of UK-resident Forensic and archaeological sciences graduates from University of Central Lancashire 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

86% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Forensic and archaeological sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

65 students (51% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Forensic and archaeological sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

50 students (50% of those who were asked).

45% In highly skilled work

  • 15% Protective service occupations
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Conservation and environment professionals
  • Less than 5% Teaching Professionals

50% In other work

  • 20% Elementary occupations
  • 15% Sales occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Caring personal services

0% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

75% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Forensic and archaeological sciences.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

40 students (50% of those who were asked)

40% Usefulness

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

75% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

55% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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