Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation (with Foundation Year)
University of Central LancashirePolicing, 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
Typical offer · UCAS
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
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
- Preston
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Law, Policing, Sociology
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ