Policing and Investigations BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University
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**Why study Policing and Investigations at Liverpool John Moores University?**- Programme designed to focus students on the field of investigation, which may be attractive to students who want to progress into an investigative field- Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates- You will be taught in the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies by lecturers with academic and professional backgrounds in policing- Regular career ...Read more


Why study Policing and Investigations at Liverpool John Moores University?

- Programme designed to focus students on the field of investigation, which may be attractive to students who want to progress into an investigative field- Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates- You will be taught in the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies by lecturers with academic and professional backgrounds in policing- Regular career workshops and symposiums delivered by police officers and police career specialists to prepare you for a career in policing, security, risk management or criminal justice- Opportunities to gain real-life experience of policing as a Special Police Constable, police volunteer or work in a related field


About your course

The new BA (Hons) Policing and Investigation at Liverpool John Moores University provides students with the knowledge and skills to consider direct entry into the role of a detective.This degree has been designed with modules written to have a greater focus on the area of investigations.We have developed this programme over many years of policing studies degree delivery, working with Merseyside Police Constabulary, College of Policing and other key stakeholders in the policing and criminal justice sectors. The resulting programme of study is a brand new course, which prepares students for the diverse world of investigative techniques, routes to detective specialisms and preparation for a rewarding career.Modules you will study have been written to ready students for an investigative career.Topics such as the Psychology of Investigation, Investigating Serious and Complex Cases and Professional Standards, Governance and Accountability are all covered in the proposed module structure for this new programme of study.Alongside the new modules, are new facilities that have been designed specifically for Policing students to explore investigative methods, the proper use of forensics, evidence and intelligence gathering at crime scenes.We also offer students a variety of study trips and experiences, including the Emergency Services Training Centre and trips abroad such as the Henry C. Lee Institute in New York City.

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81st
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 - 86 = 14% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
14%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
98%
Average salary
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Anneva
03 Feb 25

Best- facilities available, library, computers, wellbeing team. Worst- not enough time with tutors and lecturers...Read more

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Samantha
03 Feb 25

The teaching and facilities are amazing. There is something for everyone...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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T Level:

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Minimum Number of A Levels: 2Maximum AS UCAS Points: 20

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.

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

Popular A-level subjects

Sociology

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Psychology
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Sociology
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20%
Religious Studies & Theology
17%
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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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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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£17,750 per year

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Students from International

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£17750 Per year

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Anneva
03 Feb 25
Forensics, Policing and Investigations BSc (Hons)
Best- facilities available, library, computers, wellbeing team. Worst- not enough time with tutors and lecturers....
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Samantha
03 Feb 25
Policing and Investigations BA (Hons)
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