Policing Studies (Distance Learning)

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.

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

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.

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

• College of Policing