BSc Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
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About the West of Scotland
The University of the West of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh na h-Alba an Iar), formerly the University of Paisley, is a public university with four campuses in south-western Scotland, in the towns of Paisley, Blantyre, Dumfries and Ayr, as well as a campus in London, England. The present institution dates from August 2007, following the merger of the University of Paisley with Bell College, Hamilton. It can trace its roots to the late 19th century, and has undergone numerous name changes and mergers over the last century, reflecting its gradual expansion throughout the west of Scotland region. The university currently has 16,105 students, with approximately 1300 staff, spread across four schools of learning. The Crichton Campus in Dumfries is maintained in partnership with a number of other institutions, including the University of Glasgow.
What Students Say
The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 95% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.
Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 75% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.
Academic support is accessible; 65% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.
Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 95% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.
The community feel here is incredible. 80% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.
The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 75% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.