BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation

Policing and Criminal Investigation is a tailored degree program aiming to equip aspiring investigative professionals with the practical skills and knowledge for success. The curriculum blends theoretical and practical inputs to develop student understanding around public protection, intelligence, criminal justice, and investigative methods. Through active participation in field trips, simulations, placements, and guest lectures by industry practitioners across the police spectrum, the course delivers an academically rigorous degree integrating law, social sciences, criminology, and investigative science. It prepares graduates for diverse opportunities in the police services, corporate investigation, fraud, security, and criminal justice sectors. The university's strong links with law enforcement bodies ensure students gain invaluable professional experience.Course Content: The course allows students to understand the complexities of crime, how to investigate, understand legislation, policies, societal impact, criminological theories and their applications. The threeyear program comprises two semesters per year. Situated within realworld professional working environments, students have access to the Crime Scene House for practical sessions and research laboratories for scientific investigations.Key Modules: Year 1: Introduction to Policing; Crime, Society and Social Policy; Introduction to Criminal Investigation; Introduction to Criminalistics; Legislation and Crime. Year 2: Public Protection; Response Policing; Forensic Investigation; Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery; Intelligence Analysis. Year 3: Final Year Project; Advanced Criminal Investigation; Leadership and the Professional Practitioner; Homicide Investigation.Accreditations: The course is approved by the 'Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences'. This endorsement from the professional bodý is a quality mark that represents the high standards of teaching that students can expect on the program, positioning them strongly for future career prospects.Future Careers: The degree provides a strong foundation for a career in policing, law enforcement, private security, victim services, crime prevention, the courts, corrections, and other criminal justice organisations. Potential roles include Police Officer, Detective, Fraud Investigator, Crime Analyst, Prison Officer, Probation Officer, Community Police Officer, Security Manager, Intelligence Analyst, Risk Manager, or even positions within the Civil Service, such as Border Force Officer. Graduates are equally prepared for further study towards a Master’s degree or postgraduate research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.