Teesside University undergraduate open day
10 Jan 2026, 09:00
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Course summary
Course overview: This course includes a foundation year - ideal if you need additional preparation or if you don't have sufficient grades to join Year 1. The course can prepare you to play an important role in modern society. As a multidisciplinary area of study within the broader fields of investigation, intelligence analysis, and forensic science, you explore scientific techniques to help investigate and deter crime in different environments.
This course teaches you to manage the investigative process from start to finish. You develop skills in gathering, recording, evaluating and presenting evidence and intelligence data, as well as understanding the science behind forensic analysis.
Top reasons to study this course:
- Experienced teaching team: our teaching team includes former practitioners in crime scene investigation, forensic science, and intelligence analysis, who bring operational experience to the classroom.
- Employment opportunities: in addition to preparing you as a crime scene investigator, this course can lead to a range of employment openings, such as an intelligence or data analyst, environmental crime officer and insurance fraud investigator.
- Industry-standard facilities: you have access to extensive facilities in crime scene science, intelligence analysis and forensic science.
After the course: Graduate careers can include crime scene investigator, police officer, intelligence analyst, detention officer, or you could seek employment with agencies or government organisations such as the Environment Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, the prison service or local government such as Trading Standards. Graduates are also well placed to seek careers in the law and education sectors.
Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Assessment method
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Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BF94
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Teesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BF94
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 88 points
Offers are tailored to individual circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to level 3 qualifications, GCSEs in English language and maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent are required.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Details of 2025-26 fees, scholarships and awards will be available as soon as possible. For 2024-25, find out more about fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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