Policing and Criminal Investigation

This Policing and Criminal Investigation course will prepare students for a wide variety of roles within the public and private sectors such as the Police, Armed Forces, HMRC, Post Office Investigation, insurance investigators and private organisations. This degree will equip students with a high level of investigative expertise and policing knowledge. The first year will focus on developing students’ policing and forensic skills. The course will examine police powers including: the power of arrest and searching individuals and property, the importance of evaluating and assessing a crime scene, how recovered evidence can drive an investigation, and the science involved in the analysis of evidential samples during Year 1. In Year 2, greater emphasis will be placed on improving students’ investigative skills and case file preparation techniques. Students will deal with persons in custody and will have the opportunity to interview potential suspects, witnesses and victims. The final year will cover planned operations to combat major crime involving serious incidents. In addition, students will study intelligence issues and covert policing.