**Why study Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University?**
- Licensed by The College of Policing, the professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for Policing
- Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates
- Taught by lecturers and practitioner academics, who are former serving officers of all ranks and roles, from Constable to Chief Constable
- Access our innovative Crime Scene Investigations facilities
- Field trips include Merseyside Firear...
**Why study Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- Licensed by The College of Policing, the professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for Policing<br/><br/><br/>- Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates<br/><br/><br/>- Taught by lecturers and practitioner academics, who are former serving officers of all ranks and roles, from Constable to Chief Constable<br/><br/><br/>- Access our innovative Crime Scene Investigations facilities<br/><br/><br/>- Field trips include Merseyside Firearms Training Centre and the Emergency Services Training Centre as part of your core modules<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to volunteer as a Special Constable in Merseyside Police and other local forces<br/><br/><br/>- 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 <br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>The BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations degree at Liverpool John Moores University provides students with the knowledge and skills to consider direct entry into the role of a detective.<br/><br/>It prepares students for the diverse world of investigative techniques, routes to detective specialisms and preparation for a rewarding career.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>The curriculum has been designed to ready students for an investigative career, modules include the Psychology of Investigation, Investigating Serious and Complex Cases and Professional Standards and Governance and Accountability. <br/><br/>Each student is allocated a personal tutor whose role is to offer general advice, guidance and support regarding the broader aspects of your studies and university life in general.<br/><br/>You will be taught at Mount Pleasant Campus in the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing, a pioneering research centre for interdisciplinary law enforcement, and is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver degree programmes.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Mount Pleasant Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A007
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
120
Applicants who do not meet the standard academic entry requirements may be considered for admission onto the programme. In such cases, and where applicants indicate other factors which could be taken into consideration, the university will consider these factors in making a determination and support the applicant where possible.
D:9,M:36,P:0
Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. Further information: At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate: Yes Additional information: 104 UCAS Tariff points accepted from composite parts and/or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications
DMM
Extended diploma (QCF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications Grades / subjects required: 104 UCAS Tariff points with maximum of 20 points at Ordinary Level
B,C,C
B,B,B
Minimum number of A Levels required: 2 Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20
To obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Contact the admissions team for details.
Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |