Policing and Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)

Postgraduate

In Preston

£ 9,250 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • 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. 

Facilities

Location

Start date

Preston (Lancashire)
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University Of Central Lancashire, PR1 2HE

Start date

On request

About this course

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

Course at a Glance Year 1

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

Year 2

Compulsory modules

  • Criminalistics
  • Investigation Skills II
  • Proactive Investigation Techniques
  • Contemporary Policing Issues
  • Further Investigation into Policing
  • Offences Related to Property and Weapon

Year 3

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)

£ 9,250 + VAT