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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FM6X

Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Foundation Year)

University of Staffordshire
Stoke-on-Trent, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Foundation Year) at University of Staffordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about investigative techniques and criminal investigations. It will prepare you for a wide variety of roles within the public and private sectors. Our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation degree will equip you with a high level of investigative expertise and policing knowledge. International tuition fees are £16,750 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 80% continuation rate, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Academic Skills
Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems
Evidence Collection and Forensic Procedures
Criminal Investigation Techniques
Policing Law and Ethics
Interviewing and Interrogation Methods
Crime Scene Analysis and Management
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Profiling
UCAS Code:FM6X
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,000

Home Student Fee

£9,250

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£23,500£28,000
3 years£17,500£21,000£24,500
5 years£20,500£25,500£32,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 16% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

62%Working
10%Studying
14%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
63%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
93%
Assessment and feedback
93%
Academic support
99%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
91%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire offers Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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