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    Liverpool John Moores University

    United KingdomUnited Kingdom , Liverpool

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    L232

    Campuses

    Mt Pleasant

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 17,750  / year
    Next Intake September-2026

    BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations

    About

    Why study Policing and Investigations at Liverpool John Moores University?

    • Licensed by The College of Policing, the professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for Policing
    • Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates
    • Taught by lecturers and practitioner academics, who are former serving officers of all ranks and roles, from Constable to Chief Constable
    • Access our innovative Crime Scene Investigations facilities
    • Field trips include Merseyside Firearms Training Centre and the Emergency Services Training Centre as part of your core modules
    • Opportunities to volunteer as a Special Constable in Merseyside Police and other local forces
    • Regular career workshops and symposiums delivered by police officers and police career specialists to prepare you for a career in policing, security, risk management or criminal justice

    About your course

    The BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations degree at Liverpool John Moores University provides students with the knowledge and skills to consider direct entry into the role of a detective.

    A degree that prepares students for the diverse world of investigative techniques, routes to detective specialisms and preparation for a rewarding career.
    We have developed this programme over many years of policing studies degree delivery, working with Merseyside Police Constabulary, College of Policing and other key stakeholders in the policing and criminal justice sectors.
    The curriculum has been designed to ready students for an investigative career, modules include the Psychology of Investigation, Investigating Serious and Complex Cases and Professional Standards and Governance and Accountability.

    Each student is allocated a personal tutor whose role is to offer general advice, guidance and support regarding the broader aspects of your studies and university life in general.

    You will be taught at Mount Pleasant Campus in the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing, a pioneering research centre for interdisciplinary law enforcement, and is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver degree programmes.

    • Policing students' trip to Henry Lee Institute New York City

      Policing students' trip to Henry Lee Institute New York City

    • Emergency Services Training Centre

      Emergency Services Training Centre

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Qualification requirements

    GCSEs and equivalents

    Grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics/ Numeracy.

    GCSE Equivalences accepted:
    • Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths
    • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
    • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
    • Higher Diploma in Maths/English
    • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
    • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

    A levels

    BCC-BBB
    Minimum Number of A Levels: 2
    Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

    BTECs

    Extended Diploma: DMM

    Access awards

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications

    Pass overall with a minimum of 104 points

    International Baccalaureate

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Must include a relevant subject at Higher Level

    OCR Cambridge Technical

    Extended Diploma: DMM

    Irish awards

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications From a relevant subject

    T levels

    Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

    You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area.

    Alternative qualifications considered

    Successful completion of the Foundation Degree Arts in Policing Studies. RPL/RPEL will be offered in accordance with the LJMU Academic Framework

    English Program Requirements

    • IELTS

      6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of the course start date.

      https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements

    • Other international requirements

      Offers will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

    Career

    Employability

    Graduates find themselves working a variety of policing roles, such as operational officers, police staff, or wider law enforcement agencies, others are in a career that is not directly concerned with policing such as armed services, prison service, social work or criminal justice-related roles within the Civil Service.

    Employability is a core module of the degree, where in your final year you will be encouraged and supported to consider your career path in policing.

    For graduates who wish to apply for police constable roles in England and Wales, need to do so within five years of graduating. Achieving this degree is a requirement but does not guarantee appointment to a police force. Recruitment and appointment is subject to the relevant regulations and requirements of police recruitment and selection processes. This includes medical and fitness testing along with background and security checks. Recruitment and selection processes are rigorous and may vary between forces.

    Candidates applying to join a police constabulary must also undertake a series of assessments including National Recruitment processes and Force vetting. Guidance on recruitment can be found on the College of Policing website.

    For graduates who seek careers outside of police constable roles, may find themselves working in:

    • Border Force Control
    • National Crime Agency
    • Police Staff - Researchers, Analysts or Advisors

    Student Futures - Careers, Employability and Enterprise Service

    A wide range of opportunities and support is available to you, within and beyond your course, to ensure our students experience a transformation in their career trajectory. Every undergraduate curriculum includes Future Focus during Level 4, an e-learning resource and workshop designed to help you to develop your talents, passion and purpose.

    Every student has access to Careers Zone 24/7, LJMU's suite of online Apps, resources and jobs board via the LJMU Student Futures website. There are opportunities for flexible, paid and part-time work through Unitemps, LJMU's in-house recruitment service, and we also offer fully funded Discovery Internships.

    One-to-one careers and employability advice is available via our campus-based Careers Zones and we offer a year-round programme of events, including themed careers and employability workshops, employer events and recruitment fairs. Our Start-Up Hub can help you to grow your enterprise skills and to research, plan and start your own business or become a freelancer.

    A suite of learning experiences, services and opportunities is available to final year students to help ensure you leave with a great onward plan. You can access LJMU's Careers, Employability and Start-up Services after you graduate and return for one-to-one support for life.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 17,750 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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