BSc Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations, a law degree centred on criminal justice, investigative procedures and the legal framework. Core topics include Research Methods. Teaching is delivered by retired police officers and incorporates practical learning within a mock-custody suite, police interview room and scene-of-crime flat. The first year covers academic skills through compulsory modules such as Introducing academic skills, Public protection, Developing evidence, Applying criminal legislation, and Antisocial behaviour and partnerships. The second year focuses on investigative methods and data through compulsory modules including Research 2: exploring data, Criminal investigations, PEACE model investigative interviewing, Managing complex situations, and Multi-agency approach to vulnerability and exploitation. The final year examines advanced practice and leadership through compulsory modules such as Contemporary issues in policing, SASS Change Maker dissertation or project, Major investigations, Evidence-based practice, and Coaching and leadership in the workplace. Additional compulsory foundational modules include Introduction to research and social enquiry and Research 1: collecting data.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent. With Foundation Year: 48 UCAS tariff points including 32 from at least 1 A-level or equivalent.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 69%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 23%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 39%
- London: 31%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Silver for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to research and social enquiry
- Research 1: collecting data
- Introducing academic skills
- Public protection
- Developing evidence
- Applying criminal legislation
- Antisocial behaviour and partnerships
- Research 2: exploring data
- Criminal investigations
- PEACE model investigative interviewing
- Managing complex situations
- Multi-agency approach to vulnerability and exploitation
- Contemporary issues in policing
- SASS Change Maker dissertation or project
- Major investigations
- Evidence-based practice
- Coaching and leadership in the workplace
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations at University of Bedfordshire earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of BSc Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations at University of Bedfordshire do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations at University of Bedfordshire?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations at University of Bedfordshire?
The average entrant had 72 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Policing and Applied Criminal Investigations at University of Bedfordshire?
69% of students continued into their second year, and 23% left higher education.