Course contact details
Social Sciences, Humanities and Law
Email:ssshladmissions@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Police Studies (Top-up)
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 1 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Course summary
Indicate point of entry as Year 3 when applying for this top-up degree.
Course overview:
This course explores issues in policing and criminal justice enabling you to gain insights into how the process of policing and investigative process is conducted, the significance of forensic evidence, and the legal constraints of an investigation and its impact on the wider criminal justice system.
It allows you to enhance your previous level 5 study, or equivalent, to achieve a BSc (Hons) degree. It enables you to think more independently and critically about issues that interest you within policing and wider society, and the significance of the professionalisation agenda to the investigative process.
Our specialist facilities will develop your investigative skills, you’ll learn how to gather relevant evidence at a crime scene, and how to undertake investigative interviewing. You will also develop your skills to conduct research and to write a dissertation in an area of policing and investigation of interest to you.
Top reasons to study this course:
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Master the art of interviewing: gain a strong appreciation for the complexities of investigative interviews and understand the importance of professionalism in policing and related careers.
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Learn by doing: get hands-on with practical tasks that build your skills in evidence-gathering and forensic techniques. Discover how to present and contest evidence in our replica courtroom, preserve a crime scene in the crime scene house, and see how suspects are booked and charged in our replica police station.
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Sharpen your mind: develop your problem-solving and analytical thinking to tackle real-world issues, explore causes and uncover effective solutions.
After the course:
Graduates will typically be aspiring to work within the policing or other uniformed services disciplines.
Modules
Course Modules
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Assessment method
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Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L435
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- L435
- Institution code:
- T20
- Campus name:
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Applicants require 240 credits at levels 4 and 5 (achieved through successful completion of an FD or HND in Public Services, Uniformed Services, Police Studies, Community and Public Services or Public Services Management).
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £17000 |
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
Details of fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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