Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Foundation Year)
University of StaffordshirePolicing and Criminal Investigation (with a Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Staffordshire, based in Stoke-on-Trent, taught full-time over 4 years. 84% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 48 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
48 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
84.07%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
This course is designed for anyone who would like to learn more about investigative techniques and criminal investigations. It will prepare you for a wide variety of roles within the public and private sectors.
Our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation degree will equip you with a high level of investigative expertise and policing knowledge. This will prepare you for a career with the preparing you for an investigative career in a range of public or private sector organisations.
You will benefit from our expert staff, our industry standard facilities (including our Crime Scene House, Interview Suites and Mock Courtrooms) and networks with employers.
The Foundation Year route is designed for students who may not have the necessary academic profile for entry onto the 3-year course. We recognise that some of our applicants may have also been out of formal education for a while or feel they may need to enhance their skills and capabilities first. You will study a range of modules that are designed to increase academic confidence and prepare you for the remainder of your Policing and Criminal investigation degree.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation"
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Law, Policing
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £22,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ