The BA (Hons) Policing Studies Distance Learning degree at Liverpool John Moores University will take you on a critical exploration of policing, encouraging you to reflect on the contemporary challenges within policing and investigation.
- This is a Level 6 honours top-up course, which can be completed within 2 years for students holding a relevant qualification such as a foundation degree, HNC/D or relevant work experience
- Flexible start dates are available
- Taught entirely online, the course will allow you to study flexibly for a level 6 qualification
- Allows existing Foundation degree students to progress to a BA (Hons) Policing Studies in two years
- Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates
- Be part of the new Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies, the UK's first research centre devoted to supporting the needs of 21st century policing
Course Details - Modules
Please see guidance on core and option modules for further information on what you will study.
Level 6 (For FDA Policing Studies students this is a top-up year to achieve a BA (Hons) Policing Studies)
Research Project
Advanced Social Research Skills
Contemporary Issues in Policing
The following options are typically offered:
Policing, Security and Risk
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism
Investigation Skills
Application of Intelligence to Policing
Multi-Agency and Partnership Working
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will be assessed via a range of different methods.
Your marks and feedback will be available within 15 working days of submitting a piece of work. That’s because we believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to develop further.
Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include an essay and coursework.
You will normally receive extensive feedback on your assessments, and occasional verbal feedback. All feedback is designed to help you achieve your full potential and get the most out of your studies, so staff will be available to discuss it with you and direct you to further support if you feel you need it.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
Deadline are not listed for this Course. This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
Application Code are not listed for this Course.
Institution code:
L51
Campus Name:
Liverpool John Moores University
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Entry to this programme is only available at level six and offers suitably qualified students the opportunity to “top up” to degree level.
Applicants will therefore be considered on an individual basis and may be accepted with the following:
240 credits from a degree or FD(A) in Policing Studies
OR
Combination of certificated learning and relevant work experience
OR
Relevant experiential learning
Mature entry
Non-standard entry applicants without any of these required qualifications may also be offered a place after interview and submission of evidence of equivalent levels of attainment and aptitude. The programme welcomes potential applicants who wish to discuss its appropriateness for them and their level of qualification in this broad based category that is not aged defined.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
91%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
72%
Go onto work and study:
96%
Fees and funding
EU
1900.0
Year 1
England
1900.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
1900.0
Year 1
Scotland
1900.0
Year 1
Wales
1900.0
Year 1
International
74.0
Credit
Additional Fee Information
All figures are subject to yearly increases.
The Department for Education (DfE) have recently announced that they will be freezing tuition fees for the 2019/20 academic year.
Provider information
Egerton Court (Headquarters)
2 Rodney Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Liverpool
L1 2UA
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