BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A degree developing the investigative skills, critical thinking and professional expertise needed to investigate crime, support victims and protect communities. Students use GBP 2.2 million simulation spaces including a bedsit, office, shop, custody suite, prison cell and courtrooms, and investigate a case from crime scene to giving evidence in court. Teaching staff have experience in policing, intelligence, regulatory bodies and forensic services.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; one-year top-up option | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course covers investigative practice using real case studies, with specialist areas including roads investigations, missing persons investigation, contemporary policing issues and cyber-crime, and evidence-based research.

Career pathways

Graduates pursue investigative roles in police forces, HM Revenue and Customs, insurance companies, the National Crime Agency, probation and prison services, the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the Federation Against Copyright Theft and the Surveillance Commission.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 112-120 UCAS points; A-levels BBC; BTEC DMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (reduced tariff offer for Access applicants). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, with offers in line with standard requirements and possibly specific subject grades.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027; fee is for the first year, later years may change in line with UK government policy. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a placement year; 4 years with a foundation year; one-year top-up op

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