Policing and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)

Are you interested in law enforcement? Is it your ambition to work within the criminal justice system? Wherever your interests in these areas lie, our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice degree has been designed to equip you with the vital knowledge, understanding and skills to prepare you for a future career in these fields.

Preventing and reducing crime is not the responsibility of one person, but many. The ongoing work of core agencies in the criminal justice system is essential to managing crime, assessing risk and safeguarding potential victims. You could be part of that.

We pride ourselves on providing not only an excellent academic experience but also a supportive environment where you can thrive. Gaining a thorough grounding in the legislation, policies and mechanisms that are designed to manage offenders and protect the public, you’ll benefit from a curriculum influenced by highly-qualified and experienced professionals in policing and related agencies. Optional modules will enable you to tailor your learning journey to your specific interests and career aspirations.

Our programme also offers a range of additional opportunities to support your interests in different career pathways. As well as access to a broad range of extra-curricular activities, such as Career Fairs, insight days and professional mentoring schemes, we’ll provide you with the opportunity to apply your learning and develop your employability skills through approved work placements.

Whichever direction your studies take you, you’ll graduate with a firm footing in the world of policing and criminal justice and the knowledge, skills and professional attributes that employers value.

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Your future career

Whether you are planning a career in the criminal justice system, policing or a career in another field of expertise, our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Justice programme will develop your transferable skills and inspire you to reach your career goals.

Recent Edge Hill Policing and Criminal Justice students have gone on to have a wide variety of successful careers including: police officers in Forces across England and Wales; positions with the British Transport Police and the Civil Nuclear Constabulary; Policing and Law Enforcement Analysts; roles in Public Protection and Child and Youth Services and criminal and youth justice charities; for HM Prisons and Probation Service; and graduate training schemes.

As a School, we are committed to enhancing your employability and helping you to find the right career path for you. Professional development opportunities are embedded into your programme or offered through extra-curricular activities, such as:

• Practice-focused modules – develop your practical skills through our practice focused modules and state-of-the art Police Training and Simulation Facility (‘Crime House’), learning how to conduct interviews and investigate crime scenes.
• Work placement opportunities – whether taken as part of our work placement modules or as an extra-curricular activity, there are numerous opportunities to undertake work experience.
• Careers fairs, alumni panels, site visits – benefit from our extensive networks with the Probation Service, Home Office and Police Forces in England and Wales, grow your network and build connections with our specialist School Careers Fair and Alumni Panel events.