Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies (Hons), B.A.

Overview

The Criminal Investigation with Policing Studies (Hons) degree at De Montfort University  is a course designed for those who wish to study policing or criminal investigation, but do not necessarily want to join the police service.

The Criminal Investigation and Policing Studies degree enables you to develop the knowledge and experience to become a professional practitioner in the public or private policing sector. Explore the criminal justice system, its legislative context, as well as the leadership and management of contemporary issues in policing.

Taught by policing and criminology academics with substantial experience of criminal practice, in the first year of the course you will learn how to research in the crime and justice sector, gain an understanding of the criminal justice system and be given an introduction to criminology and the profession of policing.

Graduate Careers

Graduates from this programme will have opportunities for employment within public and private law and regulatory enforcement fields. Opportunities also exist within a number of other agencies and related fields including;

• Youth justice

• Community safety and crime prevention

• Domestic violence and victim support

• Prisons and probation

• Drug and alcohol services