Entry requirements
A level
Other A Level combinations possible to achieve required points. Can be combined with AS levels/Extended Project to achieve required points
AS
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Grade combinations below 128 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve required points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Scottish Higher
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About this course
TThis 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 MSci 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.
In addition, your fourth year will include Masters-level learning to further enhance your subject knowledge and investigative skills and a 12-week placement, giving you a valuable advantage in the employment market.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: MSci Policing and Criminal Investigation
Modules
Year 1 Core: Introduction to Policing, Introduction to Forensic Science, Science for Justice, Policing Science, Recording the Crime Scene
Year 2 Core: Crime and Dishonesty, Investigative Skills, Contemporary Policing, Research and Professional Skills for Policing
Year 3 Core: Independent Project, Intelligence and Major Crime Investigation, Case File to Court
Year 4 Core: Advanced Research Methods, Forensic and Crime Science Placement, Advanced Investigative Techniques
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Law, Policing and Forensics
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?Law graduates tend to go into the legal industry, and they usually take similar routes. Jobs are competitive — often very competitive - but starting salaries are good and high fliers can earn serious money - starting on over £24k in London on average. Be aware though - some careers, especially as barristers, can take a while to get into, and the industry is changing as the Internet, automation and economic change all have an effect, If you want to qualify to practise law, you need to take a professional qualification — many law graduates then go on to law school. If you want to go into work, then a lot of law graduates take trainee or paralegal roles and some do leave the law altogether, often for jobs in management, finance and the police force. A small proportion of law graduates also move into another field for further study. Management, accountancy and teaching are all popular for these career changers, so if you do take a law degree and decide it’s not for you, there are options.
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?The statistics here primarily reflect the prospects for forensic science graduates - they make up over three quarters of the group. While there are not a lot of jobs available in forensics itself just at the moment, reflected in the overall unemployment rates for forensic science graduates, there are still jobs for graduates from these subjects as they learn useful analysis techniques that some employers can find in short supply. Last year's graduates went into analysis work in labs, technician roles and general research, and for those looking a little wider, business roles and management also employed forensics graduates. Some graduates join the police with this degree and that can be a good source of sponsorship and work experience.
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