Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting September 2026. Apply anytime.
- Starting February 2027. Apply anytime.
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Forensic Science
Overview
Through the Forensic Science course from the University of West London you will have a supervisory team made up of a Director of Studies with expertise in your chosen field, a further supervisor and, where appropriate, an additional adviser. Your research will be judged through the presentation of a thesis or artefact and a viva voce for academic assessment. We provide a stimulating and supportive environment where you will benefit from:
- peer feedback and discussion
- a series of master classes and lectures from industry figures
- support by a supervisor and a second supervisor suited to your project.
Career opportunities
Studying for a PhD in Forensic Science enables you to develop an area of specialism that will give you an edge whether you are planning to work in industry or to develop expertise to teach in academia. Visit the programme website for more information
By the end of your Forensic Science PhD degree, you will have gained the skills, experience, and knowledge to step into postdoctoral work, be it in research and teaching or another related profession.
Job roles
- policing
- justice service
- research
- civil service
- the legal system
- the court system.
Graduate employers
- non-governmental organisations
- local authorities
- specialised think tanks
- government departments
- charities
- media production
- market research.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Al applications in policing
- Chemical interactions between wet powder suspension and fingermark residue
- Developing an integrated framework for effective investigative decision-making
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Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 86
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are:
- a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
- a Masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: 30,476 AUD / year (approx. 16,000 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,333 AUD / year (approx. 4,900 GBP / year)
Part time:
- National - £2,450
- International - £8,000
Living costs
London, United Kingdom: 2,166-4,109 AUD / month
