BSc Hons Policing and Criminal Justice

Anglia Ruskin University offers an undergraduate course in Policing and Criminal Justice that aims to equip students with knowledge and skills related to strategic planning, criminological and criminal justice theories, crime prevention and various policing operations. Students will examine crime in its wider social and psychological context, understand the principles of criminal investigation, and reflect on current policing issues.Course Content: Over the course of the degree, students will examine crime from a sociological, psychological and criminological perspective, gain a detailed understanding of the core areas of criminal justice including the courts, prisons and probation services. Key Modules: The major study areas include foundational topics like Introduction to Policing Theory and Practice, Criminological Theory and Crime Prevention and Community Safety. Additionally, contemporary themes like Terrorism and Extremism, Dangerous Individuals and Forensic Mental Health also form part of important modules during the course. Future Careers: Graduates have a multitude of career options to pursue including police forces, probation services, the prison service, security services, local government, youth justice, or in sectors such as immigration, customs and excise, and the voluntary sector.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/policing-and-criminal-justice).