Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate
In Preston
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Postgraduate
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Location
Preston
If you think you have a strong sense of justice and the ability to diffuse tension in stressful situations, then you might be considering a career in policing or similar law enforcement agencies. This course provides you with the opportunity to acquire recognised graduate and transferable skills within the field of policing by studying a range of topics, including crime scene investigation; criminal law; practical aspects of policing such as fraud, e-crime and homicide investigation; and ethical and political issues associated with policing. The course is delivered by experienced academics and former senior police officers who bring a wealth of theoretical and practical knowledge to enhance your learning. There is a strong emphasis on employability skills throughout and recent graduates have secured employment in the police, the military and with major employers in industry, retail and commerce.
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Entry Requirements 2017/18 120 Points at A2; General Studies accepted
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit
Pass Access to HE with 122 Points
International Baccalaureate - 30P
IELTS grade 6 with no subscore lower than 5.5
5 GCSEs at grade C including Maths and English or equivalent. For changes to 2017 UCAS tariff entry requirements please...
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Subjects
- Police
- Law
- IT Law
Course programme
Compulsory modules
- Introduction to the Law and Police Powers
- Offences Against the Person and Public Order
- Investigation Skills I
- Police Organisation and Methods
- Study Skills for Criminal Investigation
- Volume Crime Scene Science
Compulsory modules
- Criminalistics
- Investigation Skills II
- Proactive Investigation Techniques
- Contemporary Policing Issues
- Further Investigation into Policing
- Offences Related to Property and Weapon
Compulsory modules
- Dissertation
- Police Accountability and Ethics
Optional modules - choose three
- Fraud
- Major Crime Inquiries
- International Criminal and Humanitarian Law
- International Crime Investigation
- Counter Terrorism
Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)