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Criminal Justice and Forensic Science BSc (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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UCAS CODE: F420

Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Paisley Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    08-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

OVERVIEWKick-start your career in the criminal justice system with UWS’s BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Forensic Science programme. You will develop expertise in criminal justice and the forensic examination of evidence. The programme draws on modules from the existing successful programmes in Criminal Justice and Forensic Science. This will prepare you for a career in the criminal justice system in policing, criminology or as a forensic examiner capable of analysing and interpreting evidence from crime scenes.PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
• This programme will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work as a forensic examiner in a lab or crime scene.
• Study the processes and practices of the criminal justice system.
• Learning is consolidated through site visits, workshops, role-play and presentations.
• The programme will focus not only on Scotland, but the United Kingdom, Europe and beyond. You will also acquire a range of key transferable critical, analytical and evaluative skills.
• Guest lectures from practitioners, case-based projects and work placements will increase your employability.
• This programme is recognised by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.PROGRAMME DETAILS This programme will provide you with a practical understanding of the techniques used in the forensic examination of evidence, including material from crime scenes, drugs and DNA evidence. The chance to present evidence in moot court scenarios and group projects will help you develop the presentational, time management and IT skills sought after by employers. As a graduate of Criminal Justice and Forensic Science from UWS, not only are you equipped with the specific knowledge and skills associated with the criminal justice system and the wider scientific community, but key transferable skills required by employers.CAREERSAs a BSc (Hons) Criminal Justice and Forensic Science graduate, you’ll have expertise in both criminal justice and science giving you a wide range of career possibilities. Graduates of this programme will be well prepared for careers in areas such as:
• Crime scene examination
• Police and prison services
• Courts and restorative justice
• Drug and alcohol services
• Customs and excisePostgraduate study is an important option for some careers including forensic science, education, alcohol and drug studies or criminology.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 18,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of the West of Scotland

  • University League Table

    128th

  • Campus address

    University of the West of Scotland, Paisley Campus, High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire, PA1 2BE, Scotland

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    106th out of 109 1

    16th out of 36 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    139 63%

    34th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    75th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 79%

    26th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    151 73%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    4th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    14th

    9

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