Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LawPolicingSociology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

Course Overview

Do you have a strong sense of justice and the ability to diffuse tension in stressful situations? The Policing, Law Enforcement, and Investigation with Foundation Year Degree could be the course for you.

Why study with us

  • CSI modules include fingerprint recovery and identification, crime scene photography, and recovery and analysis of trace evidence such as hairs, fibres and body fluids.

  • Our School has outstanding facilities including a new Hydra Minerva Suite, as well as three interconnected scenes of crime houses and a garage vehicle examination bay.

  • You’ll have a number of options for studying high-level crime investigation and ethics, and you’ll produce a dissertation on a relevant subject.

    What you'll do

  • Study overseas for one semester in the Police Academies in Prague, Budapest or Szczytno, giving you an international perspective as well as enhancing your CV.

  • Add a sandwich year to study Criminal Justice subjects in countries such as the USA, Canada and Australia.

  • As part of our pioneering collaboration with Lancashire Constabulary, you will have the opportunity to shadow a crime scene investigator as they conduct their work.

    Future Careers

    We have graduates in numerous different UK police services as well as other UK and international law enforcement agencies and the military.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
    BTEC MPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries

    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
    Preston
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Sociology