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Policing, Law Enforcement & Investigation

(with Foundation Year)
BSc (Hons)
Duration
4 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
N352
Delivery
In-person

You’ll learn the foundations of policing, criminology and law. This allows you to experience a broad range of topics helping you decide what area you want to progress further with.

Why study with us

  • This course is an ideal pathway if you’re looking to progress on to our BSc (Hons) Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation programme.
  • You’ll be taught by leading academics and staff who have real world experience both in the police force and the wider law enforcement sector.
  • You’ll learn about digital investigation, law enforcement and the models behind decision making within the police.
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What you'll do

  • You'll learn the fundamentals of policing, law enforcement and investigation while improving your communication skills and building confidence through individual work and group presentations.
  • After progressing from your foundation year you'll experience a range of hands-on learning and simulate major incidents in our Hydra Minerva Suite.
  • You'll benefit from our strong partnerships with constabularies, police forces, the National Crime Agency and the National Cyber Security Centre.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. We may also make changes to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Future careers

With our Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation foundation course, you'll be ready to progress onto our BSc (Hons) Policing, Law Enforcement and Investigation programme or any of our other policing, criminology and law undergraduate degrees.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 64 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP
  • BTEC Diploma: MM
  • Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level subjects
  • T Level: P (D or E)
  • IELTS: grade 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at Grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
First year£5,760 for the first year
Full-time£9,535 per year
International
First year£17,250 for the first year
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Law and Policing

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