Policing and Investigations Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Why study Policing and Investigations at Liverpool John Moores University?

* Winner! LJMU's School of Law and Justice Studies voted Law School of the Year (Educate North 2026)


* Programme designed to focus students on the field of investigation, which may be attractive to students who want to progress into an investigative field

* Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates

* You will be taught in the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies by lecturers with academic and professional backgrounds in policing

* Regular career workshops and symposiums delivered by police officers and police career specialists to prepare you for a career in policing, security, risk management or criminal justice

* Opportunities to gain real-life experience of policing as a Special Police Constable, police volunteer or work in a related field

About your course\
The new BA (Hons) Policing and Investigation at Liverpool John Moores University provides students with the knowledge and skills to consider direct entry into the role of a detective.

This degree has been designed with modules written to have a greater focus on the area of investigations.

We have developed this programme over many years of policing studies degree delivery, working with Merseyside Police Constabulary, College of Policing and other key stakeholders in the policing and criminal justice sectors. The resulting programme of study is a brand new course, which prepares students for the diverse world of investigative techniques, routes to detective specialisms and preparation for a rewarding career.

Modules you will study have been written to ready students for an investigative career.

Topics such as the Psychology of Investigation, Investigating Serious and Complex Cases and Professional Standards, Governance and Accountability are all covered in the proposed module structure for this new programme of study.

Alongside the new modules, are new facilities that have been designed specifically for Policing students to explore investigative methods, the proper use of forensics, evidence and intelligence gathering at crime scenes.

We also offer students a variety of study trips and experiences, including the Emergency Services Training Centre and trips abroad such as the Henry C. Lee Institute in New York City.