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BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations Practice (Top-up) at University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This one-year top-up course supports professionals already working in the field to progress in policing and investigation, change career direction, or undertake further study after retirement. It is delivered by a team of retired police officers, and units are taught mainly online with full-time or part-time options.

Faculty: School of Society, Community and Health  |  Department: Social Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; online (top-up)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Luton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Units include Reflective account of professional practice; Threats of the digital age; Coaching and leadership in the partnership framework; Evidence-based practice; Independent project in professional policing.

Career pathways

The course supports police officers and investigators seeking promotion, specialisation or a move to another degree-level career, and retired officers seeking a recognised qualification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Related Foundation Degree/HND. UCAS code: L724.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the Academic Year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2027/28). The full-time standard undergraduate tuition fee for the academic year 2027/28 is £18,150 per year. Source

Intake: September

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