BSc Policing and Criminal Investigation

This course is for anyone interested in how investigations work and how crimes are investigated. It gets them ready for many jobs in both government and private companies. The BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation degree gives students great skills in investigating and a good understanding of policing. It aims to prepare students for investigative jobs in different places. Students will learn from expert staff and use top-notch facilities like a Crime Scene House, Interview Rooms, and Fake Courtrooms. The university also has strong links with employers.

Students will practice their skills in special simulation areas that cost £2.2 million. These spaces allow students to do realistic tasks, like examining crime scenes, talking to witnesses, and putting together cases. They will also learn about Policing Theory, practical ways to investigate, and how to check digital evidence. For grading, students will often have practice tests to help them, and then official assignments such as essays, reports, presentations, and written exams. The course teaches about crime theories, laws, police practices, and procedures.

Staffordshire University is a respected place of learning that offers excellent education and a helpful study atmosphere. It has campuses in East London, at Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and its main campus in Stoke-on-Trent. The university offers many different courses in subjects like engineering, business, and the arts, as well as the Master's programme in Cloud and Network Computing. The university's goal is to get students ready for good jobs and to help them grow personally.

Applicants need to send a personal statement explaining why they want to study this course and share other details about their education. They also need a suitable reference from a teacher or an employer. Applicants can choose to upload their CV with their application to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need between 112 and 120 UCAS Tariff points. This can be achieved through various qualifications, for A-levels (BBC or ACD for 112 points), BTEC Extended Diplomas (DMM), or a Pass in an Access to HE Diploma with at least 80 UCAS points.
• The university considers different qualifications and assesses each application individually, taking experience and skills into account.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not an applicant's first language, they will need to show sufficient fluency to manage the demands of the course. A minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 is required, with no less than 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking, and listening), or an equivalent approved qualification.
• The university also accepts qualifications such as WAEC or NECO English Language at grade A(1) - C(6).

For the course starting on 22 September 2025, the tuition fee for international students pursuing this full-time undergraduate programme at Staffordshire University is £16,750 per year.

Staffordshire University has scholarships and discounts to help students from other countries pay for their studies. One important one is the SMART Scholarship. This scholarship gives students £3,000 off their tuition fees for each year they study a full-time course at the campus. Students don't need to fill out a special form for this scholarship; it's given to eligible international students automatically when they apply.

Besides the SMART Scholarship, other money-saving options might be available. For example, if you have studied at Staffordshire University before, you might get a discount on your tuition fees for further studies.

Graduates of the BSc Policing and Criminal Investigation programme can pursue career paths:

• Police Officer
• Investigator for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
• Insurance Investigator
• Probation Officer
• Prison Services Officer

Interested applicants can apply for this course directly through Staffordshire University's online form or contact AHZ's trained counsellors for more information.