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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: CJF1

Criminology and Forensic Studies

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,910Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Buckinghamshire New University, the BA (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms, after your first year if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change to one of these: Criminology or Criminology & Law. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and a good leader. International tuition fees are £15,910 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Crime and Criminology Theory
Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
Forensic Science Fundamentals
Criminal Investigation Methods
Sociology of Crime and Deviance
Evidence and Criminal Procedure
Victimology and Crime Impact
Research Methods and Analysis
UCAS Code:CJF1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - CCD

UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of 2 A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.

UCAS Points88

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,910

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,730

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

What are the tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£27,000£35,000
3 years£19,000£25,500£30,500
5 years£23,000£30,500£37,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 22% above UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
67%
Academic support
68%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Buckinghamshire New University

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