Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Whether working in the private security sector, as part of a legal team or within policing, many roles now require the technical skills and legal knowledge you gain from this employment-focused degree. You develop specific skills in investigations, interviewing, managing evidence and building a case while gaining the enquiring mindset and analytical abilities you need to work across a range of areas related to policing and criminal investigations. By the end of the course, you will have a solid grasp of the investigation process and how to use the legal framework, ensuring you can hit the ground running in a fast-paced work environment.
We have robust associations with criminal justice stakeholders, local councils, companies, and voluntary sector and practitioners, which open up opportunities for volunteering and work placements in the community or in practice. We also have strong links with Bedfordshire and Thames Valley police forces offering opportunities for placements within their service. The course has been developed and is taught by retired police officers with an extensive professional background in policing and investigations.
Take up opportunities for volunteering, placement and work-based learning on a course that blends practical and scenario-based learning with theory.
Key highlights
- Develops skills in investigations, interviewing, evidence management and case building
- Placement opportunities with Bedfordshire and Thames Valley police forces
- Developed and taught by retired police officers with investigative backgrounds
- Volunteering and placements through criminal justice, council and voluntary sector links
- Blends practical, scenario-based learning with theory
- Builds working knowledge of the investigation process and legal framework
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent
Scholarships
A level and IB Scholarship for International Students
Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships
Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Police officer
- Police staff investigator
- Private security professional
- Legal team investigator
- Criminal intelligence analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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