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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FM13
Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year) at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding the physical world. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Forensic Investigation degree gives you the skills required for a career with the police, forensic providers, or investigative and intelligence agencies. Our Forensic Investigation degrees are ideal for those who have a strong interest in criminalistics, forensics, crime scene science and evidence analysis. We will equip you for a career working with the police, a forensic provider or any other investigative or intelligence agency, such as the Home Office, HM Customs and Excise. International tuition fees are £16,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Crime in Context
Theories of Criminality
Introduction to Forensic Science
Crime Scene Investigation and Evidence Collection
Forensic Biology and DNA Analysis
Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology
Criminal Investigation Procedures
Digital Forensics and Cybercrime
UCAS Code:FM13
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,750
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,000
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,500 | £25,500 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £25,000 | £30,500 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-04-02 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
65%Working
10%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH07-04-02 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
89%Assessment and feedback
86%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
90%Student voice
60%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire offers Forensic Investigation (with a Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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