Policing and Criminal Investigation

This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about investigative techniques and criminal investigations.  You will acquire a broad and in depth understanding of criminal law, criminal justice processes, policing powers, and investigative techniques, all grounded in contemporary professional standards. It will prepare you for a wide variety of investigative roles within the public and private sectors.

You will benefit from our expert staff, our industry standard facilities (including our Simulation facility, which includes mock courtrooms, living facilities, a shop, a custody suite and prison cell) and networks with employers.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation.

Course Modules

Year One Core: Investigative Curiosity and Mindset; Introduction to Criminal Theory; 
Year One Optional Modules: Missing Persons Investigation, Road Crime and Investigation

Year Two Core: Practical Application of the Law; Research Methods; Risk, Vulnerabilities and Justice 
Year Two Optional Modules: Contemporary Policing; Cyber Crime and Digital Investigations; Work Experience for Criminal Justice.

Year Three Core: Complex Investigations; Case File to Court; Dissertation in Policing and Investigation
Year Three Optional Modules: Critiquing Contemporary Investigations; Public Protection and Safeguarding; Extreme Offenders; Work Experience for Criminal Justice.

Each module normally includes practice or ‘formative’ assessments, for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark. There is a formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of coursework assessments, such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, simulations, reflections, final year independent project and written examinations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.