Forensic & archaeological science, University of Kent

Some aspects of this course i have thoroughly enjoyed, in particular the law, ballistic and fires modules. However some of the chemistry aspects have been at times... painful. It is clear that the chemistry lecturers who teach these to both the chemists and forensics students at the same time in the same room do not care or cater for the forensics students... and honestly most of the forensics students are often left wondering why any of that particular content is relevant or being taught. The feedback on a lot of work has been dismal, the marking and return of marks; as I write this i am 1 exam from finishing my degree yet still am missing coursework marks that were submitted months ago... a joke. Half the lecturers have a genuine interest and investment in seeing you do as best as possible... the other half.....

I love my course, teaching is amazing and always willing to help

Very chemistry heavy, actual Forensics bits very interesting if you can balance the chemistry pile up

Pretty good can't complain tbh

Lecturers always do the best they can to help

Magnificent experience

Very interesting course. Lecturers very friendly

Needs to have optional modules

Have enjoyed my learning experience throughout almost all the subject taught

There are pros and cons for every lecturer, some seem very interested in their field enjoy teaching you said field, others not so much. Every student is provided with a personal tutor who you are supposed to meet once a term, I am yet to have met mine in my first year but I also haven't wanted to meet mine they are always available to meet if need be and are very receptive to emails and easily contacted, the same can be said with all lecturers.

It would have been better for me to study a broader degree such as Chemistry, as Forensic Science will only allow me to go into analytical science and not developmental.

So far it is a good course

F****** Hard!! Unfortunately because of the fact it's a joint honors between Economics, and Accounting & Finance, the harder modules from each course are selected and put together! Having said that the job prospects are absolutely phenomenal. Through speaking to various employers they felt my degree fitted most graduate and placement roles they were offering due to the fact it was quite versatile and relevant. Another bonus is that you can choose most of your modules, i personally prefer economics so I selected more economics modules than accounting and finance... Would recommend!