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Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

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 Firearms Training Centre and the Emergency Services Training Centre as part of your core modules
  • Opportunities to volunteer as a Special Constable in Merseyside Police and other local forces
  • 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
About your course 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. It prepares students for the diverse world of investigative techniques, routes to detective specialisms and preparation for a rewarding career. 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. 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. 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. 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.

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Generally, this will be by way of written assignments, presentations and exams, both seen and unseen. There is also a requirement for students to undertake self-reflection. Some assessment is based on reports of this reflective process. The assessment process will be supported by university staff.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • College of Policing

How to apply

29Jan

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:
A007
Institution code:
L51
Campus name:
Mount Pleasant Campus
Campus code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: • 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 • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
80%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
EU £17750 Year 1
International £17750 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS