Policing, Psychology and Investigations with Foundation Year

Why study Policing, Psychology and Investigations at Liverpool John Moores University?

• Winner! LJMU's School of Law and Justice Studies voted Law School of the Year (Educate North 2026)

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

• Access to our innovative Crime Scene Suite facilities for practical scenario-based learning

• Practical exercises and worked-based learning at the renowned Emergency Services Training Centre in Birkenhead (off-campus)

• Thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates

• Opportunities for graduate membership to the British Psychological Society (BPS)

About your course
This degree will engage you in the key strategies for effective crime scene management and both the process and psychology of investigation.

Designed for those who are seeking a career in policing, the wider law enforcement sector, or associated fields in the criminal justice system. You will be introduced to policing and investigation practice and procedure, and criminal law.

Students have access to the Crime Scene Suite to explore crime scene perspectives and investigate approaches.

You will learn about Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Individual Differences and the approaches needed to protect both vulnerable people and the management of offenders.

Students also have the opportunity to combine their studies with service by volunteering as a Special Constable.

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.

Foundation Year

The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Policing, Psychology and Investigations honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year (level 4) of the honours degree.

Course Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework.

Your marks and feedback will be available within 15 working days of submitting a piece of work. That's because we believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to develop further.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society