Police Studies with Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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If you love to be at the centre of your community, working to ensure those in need are supported, a degree in Police Studies with Criminal Investigation gives you the perfect opportunity to learn about the contemporary policing challenges and criminal justice processes at the heart of this sector. There is a current demand for recruiting new police officers and non-warranted police staff from all communities to undertake challenging front line roles. If you are seeking to gain a broader ...Read more

If you love to be at the centre of your community, working to ensure those in need are supported, a degree in Police Studies with Criminal Investigation gives you the perfect opportunity to learn about the contemporary policing challenges and criminal justice processes at the heart of this sector. There is a current demand for recruiting new police officers and non-warranted police staff from all communities to undertake challenging front line roles. If you are seeking to gain a broader understanding of policing, from criminal law to major crime investigations then our BSc (Hons) Police Studies with Criminal Investigation programme will give you the opportunity to explore the different routes you can develop your chosen career path. These sectors never rest and can involve working in challenging and complex situations the learnings you will take from this course and our highly experienced lecturers will help put you in a great position to move into the world of work.

Welcome Week starts on Monday 29 September 2025.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
18/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
106th
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
81%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£19,000
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21 Nov 23

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Weronika
20 Nov 23

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Sociology
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14%
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12%
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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,000 per year

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£15,000 per year

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£15000 Per year

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Katie
21 Nov 23
Police Studies with Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
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Weronika
20 Nov 23
Police Studies with Criminal Investigation BSc (Hons)
I love the different spots to study The library the new beeches You have outdoor seating...
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Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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