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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Science

University of Northumbria at Newcastle

1 Location : Northumbria University

Course details

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

Foundation year

Optional

Study mode

Full time

Length

3 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Optional

Year abroad

Optional

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

78%

78% were positive about the teaching on the course.

80%

70%

78%

82%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

78%

78% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

85%

80%

78%

73%

72%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

53%

53% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

54%

67%

71%

36%

39%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

74%

74% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

73%

75%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

53%

53% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

52%

56%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

93%

93% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

95%

100%

87%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

70%

70% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

77%

75%

55%

70%

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

68% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

78% I have felt free to express my ideas, opinions and beliefs.

Data from 60 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

What you need to know about entry data

  • These are the qualifications students had when they were accepted onto this course. This is not a list of qualifications a person needs to have to be accepted onto this course.

Read more about entry data

Qualification types

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

85 students

Chart labels explained

UCAS Tariff points

Data for entrants in 2022-23

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

Data from

80 students

90% 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

95 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 Physical sciences courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Physical sciences.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £26,500

Data from

75 people

(54% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,500

Typical range: £18,000 - £26,000

Data from

125 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

Typical range: £21,000 - £31,500

Data from

135 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Physical sciences graduates in:

After 15 months

£28,000

Typical range: £24,000 - £33,000

Data from

7175 people.

100% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are employed in England.

Data for students graduating 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£26,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £21,000 - £34,000

Data from

9200 people.

96% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£32,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £25,000 - £42,500

Data from

10340 people.

95% of UK-resident Physical sciences graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Sociology courses

For graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle

After 15 months

No data available

This is either because the course size is small or there were not enough responses to produce data. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 3 years

£21,000

Typical range: £17,500 - £24,500

Data from

225 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,000

Typical range: £20,000 - £29,000

Data from

235 people.


Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Sociology graduates in:

After 15 months

No data available

After 3 years

£22,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £26,500

Data from

10415 people.

93% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle are based in England.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£26,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,500 - £31,500

Data from

10800 people.

97% of UK-resident Sociology graduates from University of Northumbria at Newcastle 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

95% 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 over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

50 students (50% 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 over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

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

50% In highly skilled work

  • 20% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • 10% Natural and social science professionals
  • 5% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Protective service occupations
  • 5% Teaching Professionals

45% In other work

  • 10% Skilled trades occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Sales occupations
  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations

5% In unknown work

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

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Forensic and archaeological sciences over the previous two years.

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 2020-22

Data from

40 students (50% of those who were asked)

45% Usefulness

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

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

60% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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