Professional Policing BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Professional Policing BA (Hons)
Why study Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University?
• Licensed by The College of Policing, the professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for Policing
• Covers wide-ranging areas of law, social science, policy and research skills essential to a policing career
• Taught by lecturers and practitioner academics, who are former serving officers of all ranks and roles, from Constable to Chief Constable
- 100% of students on this course said the skills and experience they gained at LJMU w...
<strong>Why study Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University?</strong><br/>• Licensed by The College of Policing, the professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for Policing<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Covers wide-ranging areas of law, social science, policy and research skills essential to a policing career<br/><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/><br/>- 100% of students on this course said the skills and experience they gained at LJMU will be useful for their future career (National Student Survey 2025)<br/><br/><br/>• Field trips include Merseyside Firearms Training Centre and the Emergency Services Training Centre <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to volunteer as a Special Constable <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Guest lecturers include speakers from the National Crime Agency and operational input from Merseyside Police - which includes stop & search scenarios with serving officers<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Research project allows students to collect their own data to explore specific issues relevant for Merseyside police <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About your course</strong><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.
Course Information
1 option available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Mount Pleasant Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A007
Institution Code
L51
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
Access to HE Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English and Maths GCSE Equivalences accepted: Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English Higher Diploma in Maths/English Northern Ireland
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DMM
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Mathematics for Everyday Life (Core Maths)
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
A level
B,C,C
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: Maximum 20 points
T Level
Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
Search Undergraduate Courses at Liverpool John Moores University
Find more courses from Liverpool John Moores University with our undergraduate course search.
Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £17,750 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |


































,-Bristol.jpg)




.jpg)


























