Criminology (Policing and Investigations)

Course Summary
The Criminology with Policing and Investigations BSc Honours course at Middlesex University offers a comprehensive exploration of criminology and its applications to policing and investigations. Designed for those with an interest in policing or related fields, this course balances theoretical knowledge with practical experiences, preparing you for a range of career paths. While not a pre-join degree for the police service, the program allows graduates to apply for the accelerated Degree Holders Entry Programme to join a UK police service. By combining core criminology modules with optional modules focused on contemporary policing, this course equips you with the skills and insights needed for a career in criminal justice or related sectors.

Why Study Criminology with Policing and Investigations BSc at Middlesex?
This course provides a flexible pathway into diverse fields of work and further study, making it ideal if you are curious about policing but also open to other criminology-related careers. Middlesex University has a strong reputation for preparing students for roles in the Metropolitan Police and other criminal justice organisations, with many graduates successfully entering these fields.

You’ll benefit from innovative teaching methods, including team-teaching in core and optional modules, giving you exposure to diverse perspectives and approaches. The program incorporates real-world experiences through visits to criminal justice organisations, courts, and prisons, as well as guest lectures by industry experts. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in an optional volunteering module to integrate practical experience into your academic journey, ensuring a well-rounded and practice-based education.

What Will You Learn?
This course is designed to provide a thorough grounding in criminology and its applications to policing and investigations. Key areas of study include:

Criminology and Policing Concepts: Explore key theories, approaches, and practices in criminology and policing, alongside the psychology of investigative and suspect interviews.
Investigative Techniques: Learn how offender behaviour analysis and psychological insights can assist in criminal investigations.
Social and Health Contexts: Examine how social and health issues intersect with criminal justice responsibilities, focusing on collaborative approaches to improving wellbeing and reducing crime.
Field trips, guest speakers, and visits to courts and prisons will deepen your understanding of criminal justice in action, while team-teaching will expose you to varied academic and professional perspectives.

What You Will Gain
This course equips you with critical research, analytical, and practical skills. By the time you graduate, you will have developed:

Research Expertise: Analyse government and criminal justice publications, interpret quantitative research, and produce actionable plans for improvement.
Policy Insights: Understand the creation, interpretation, and implementation of policy and its societal impact.
Analytical Skills: Use criminological theories and concepts to build robust arguments and justify your conclusions.
Practical Knowledge: Identify factors that increase offending risks, strategies to prevent them, and approaches to reduce reoffending.
You’ll also gain the ability to analyse offenders’ behaviour to support investigations and develop action plans for crime prevention and investigation enhancement. This course provides you with both the theoretical foundation and practical know-how to thrive in a career in criminology, policing, or related fields.

Modules
For more details about this programme, please visit the course page:
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/criminology-policing-and-investigations-bsc-honours/