BA Hons Policing and Investigations

The BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations degree is a highly practical course delivered by the University of Derby that offers in-depth insight into modern policing practices and strategies. The course takes a comprehensive approach by illuminating crime from multiple perspectives including witnesses, victims, suspects, and officers involved in the investigation. It is ideal for students seeking a career within the policing, investigation, or crime and justice fields.Course Content: The course offers a lively mix of academic instruction and practical experience, cultivating a firm foundation in policing. Students will have the opportunity to partake in realistic practice scenarios, engaging lectures, guest speaker sessions, and structured work placements. Together, these offer an immersive understanding of key aspects of law enforcement and criminal investigations.Key Modules: Key course modules include Criminal Law, Crime Scene Investigation, Policing the Community, Counter Terrorism, Missing Persons, and Murder Investigation. In addition, the course incorporates a comprehensive study of Criminological and Forensic Psychology, to equip you with superior understanding of human behaviour related to crime and law enforcement.Accreditations: The University of Derby is a member of The International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts and The Society for the Study of Criminal and Forensic Psychology. Students have the opportunity to obtain Accredited Counter Terrorism Officer (ACTO) status through modules embedded in the curriculum.Future Careers: Degree holders have a wide array of job opportunities to explore in sectors like Policing, Crime Scene Investigation, Risk Analysis, Security Consultation, Forensic Analysis, and Government Intelligence. The transferable skills acquired during the course can also be applied to a range of roles in crime prevention, social work, and community justice.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.