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Policing Studies (Distance Learning)

  • BA (Hons)
  • 2 Years
  • Distance learning (part-time)
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Mount Pleasant Campus
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Course summary

Why study Policing Studies at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Taught entirely online, the course will allow you to study flexibly for a level 6 qualification

  • Allows existing Foundation degree students to progress to a BA (Hons) Policing Studies in two years

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

  • Be part of the new Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies, the UK's first research centre devoted to supporting the needs of 21st century policing

  • Complete a Policing Studies degree in two years from the comfort of your own home.

About your course
Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing is a pioneering research centre for interdisciplinary law enforcement, and is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver degree programmes included in the Police Education Qualification Framework.

If you have always wanted to study for a degree but didn’t want to give up your job to study, Liverpool John Moores University is offering a two-year BA (Hons) in Policing Studies degree, which can be studied part-time and totally online as distance learning, delivered via the LJMU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) ‘Canvas’.

The degree will take you on a critical exploration of policing, encouraging you to reflect on the contemporary challenges within policing and investigation. The course’s innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and will act as continuing professional development for serving police officers and support staff.

The course is designed to develop students for careers in policing and law enforcement, security and other allied professions and is ideal for current holders of the Foundation Degree in Policing and acts as a ‘top-up’ in those circumstances.

Modules

Please see guidance on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.

​Level 6 (For FDA Policing Studies students this is a top-up year to achieve a BA (Hons) Policing Studies)

Research Project
Advanced Social Research Skills
Contemporary Issues in Policing

The following options are typically offered:

Policing, Security and Risk
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
Investigation Skills
Application of Intelligence to Policing
Multi-Agency and Partnership Working

Assessment method

You will be assessed via a range of different methods.

​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.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include an essay and coursework.

​You will normally receive extensive feedback on your assessments, and occasional verbal feedback. All feedback is designed to help you achieve your full potential and get the most out of your studies, so staff will be available to discuss it with you and direct you to further support if you feel you need it.

Professional bodies

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

  • College of Policing

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Mount Pleasant Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Distance learning (part-time) • 2 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Application codes

Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Mount Pleasant Campus
Campus Code:
M
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.

Application codes

Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Mount Pleasant Campus
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff

Entry to this programme is only available at level six and offers suitably qualified students the opportunity to “top up” to degree level.

Applicants will therefore be considered on an individual basis and may be accepted with the following:

240 credits from a degree or FD(A) in Policing Studies

OR

Combination of certificated learning and relevant work experience

OR

Relevant experiential learning

Mature entry

Non-standard entry applicants without any of these required qualifications may also be offered a place after interview and submission of evidence of equivalent levels of attainment and aptitude. The programme welcomes potential applicants who wish to discuss its appropriateness for them and their level of qualification in this broad based category that is not aged defined.

T Level

To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the admissions team for details.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

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.

Additional fee information

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.

Sponsorship information

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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