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.
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.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
International Foundation Year course available offering direct progression onto this degree programme - visit LJMU's International Study Centre to find out more
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Grade 4/C in English Language and Mathematics or an equivalent qualification. Equivalences accepted:
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Tuition fees for home students in September 2026 will be £9,790 for the 2026/27 academic year, subject to Parliamentary approval. In England and Wales, tuition fees for home undergraduate students are set in accordance with the Government’s regulated fee cap. The Government has confirmed that this cap will be £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28, in both cases subject to Parliamentary approval.
The Government has also indicated that from the 2028/29 academic year onwards, the fee cap may be adjusted annually in line with inflation. As a result, tuition fees in future years may increase annually in line with inflation. We will provide confirmation of any changes as early as possible in advance of each academic year.
The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees in accordance with any changes to the maximum allowable fees set by the UK Parliament.
Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
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