Police Studies with Criminal Investigation

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What will I study? Police Studies with Criminal Investigation focuses on the regulation of society by various policing agencies and agents. How lawlessness is detected, prevented, punished, monitored, and the concept of justice is discussed within this holistic degree. In the ever-expanding global world, the regulations and justice of other countries can be compared to English and Welsh systems.

Whilst the traditional view of policing is enforcement by the state, modern regulation of lawlessness is done by various other organisations both public and private. The course discusses these organisations whose aim is to monitor their citizens, control the lawless and deliver justice

You will also study the impact of significant police reforms, such as the code of ethics, and examine how these reforms shape professionalism and legitimacy in policing. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on understanding the changing nature of policing, including the role of non-state organizations in law enforcement and justice.

Additionally, practical experience is an integral part of your studies. You will have opportunities to engage in work placements, such as volunteering as a Special Constable with Thames Valley Police, which helps to develop your future employability, self-confidence, and resilience. The degree also prepares you for careers within the police, intelligence agencies, civil service, or the broader criminal justice system.

This course is also offered as four-year programmes, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate degree.