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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: FM5X
Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Placement Year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in law with the BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Placement Year) at University of Staffordshire. 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 £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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
Criminal Investigation Fundamentals
Evidence Collection and Forensic Procedures
Policing and Criminal Law
Crime Scene Examination and Analysis
Interview and Interrogation Techniques
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Profiling
Professional Practice and Ethics in Policing
Applied Investigation Project
UCAS Code:FM5X
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,340
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
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 Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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