Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation (with Foundation Year)

University of Central Lancashire

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LawPolicingSociology

Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Central Lancashire, based in Preston, taught full-time over 4 years. 87% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

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UCAS Points

64 points

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Student Satisfaction

86.95%

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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

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Preston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing, Sociology