BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation at Arden University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation might be the perfect fit for you. The course will fully immerse you in the investigative process using cutting-edge technology, giving you valuable practical insight into real-life investigations. The course starts by taking you on an immersive journey through the entire investigative process, illustrating the natural progress of criminal investigations and the interlinked areas of policing and forensics. Study locations: Online.

Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences and Technology | Duration: Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Introduction to Forensic Investigation, Introduction to Criminal Investigation, Police Custody, Witnesses: An Introduction, Criminal Investigation: Procedures and Practises, Analysis and Application of Forensics. Level 5: Leadership in Policing and Law Enforcement, Police Procedures and Evidence, Policing and Human Rights, Civilian Employability, Intelligence, Community Policing, Transnational Organised Crime. Level 6: Police Ethics and Professional Standards, Law Enforcement: Vulnerability and Risk, The Professionalism of the Investigative Interview, Special Investigations Portfolio

Career pathways

Our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation will provide you with the foundations you need to continue on with further study and for future work in the field of policing and criminal investigation.

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation, you should normally have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent. Alternative level 3 qualifications will also be considered, including Access to HE, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or internationally equivalent. We’re also happy to consider your application if you can demonstrate your ability to study the course via previous work experience, references, and a personal statement. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent. Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the medium of instruction was in English can be accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,140 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, UK (England) students; part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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