BSc (Hons) Applied Criminology (Policing)

This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of policing. Students will learn about the criminal justice system, crime prevention and reduction strategies, and the role of the police in maintaining law and order. The course will also cover topics such as policing practices, community policing, and the management of criminal investigations. Through a combination of lectures, seminars, and practical exercises, students will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a career in policing.

Additional Information

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in policing or related fields. It is ideal for those who have completed their undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline such as criminology, criminal justice, or sociology. The course will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in a variety of roles within the police force or other law enforcement agencies.

Unlock Your Potential: Study Applied Criminology (Policing) at Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University is an ideal choice for students pursuing a degree in applied criminology (policing). Our university offers a supportive learning environment with state-of-the-art facilities and expert teaching staff. Students will have access to a range of resources, including the Police Historical Collection, which provides valuable insights into the history of policing. Additionally, our location in Canterbury provides easy access to a variety of police forces and other law enforcement agencies, offering students unique opportunities for practical experience and networking.

This degree prepares you for a range of exciting career paths focusing on criminal justice and the treatment of victims and offenders. You will explore the nature, extent, and causes of crime, along with the methods used to manage crime and criminal behavior.

Our experienced teaching staff will take you through key criminological theories, applying them to your understanding of crime, the experiences of offenders and victims in the criminal justice system, and the ways in which society constructs crime problems and responds to criminal behavior.

The varied expertise of the teaching staff and our guest lecturers will allow you to explore these themes from a range of perspectives. You will also be supported by a range of criminal justice professionals and agencies, who teaches the course and provide volunteering and networking opportunities to help prepare you for your career.

You will have the potential to enter a range of careers in crime, criminal justice, and related fields on completion of this course, as the design of the Applied Criminology with Policing course at Christ Church gives you the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills that are core to criminal justice careers and transferable to other related careers. Graduates of the course typically secure posts within the police, the prison service, the probation service, youth work, private companies working in security, and third-sector organizations working in crime control and victim support.

A Levels: BBC

BTEC: DMM

Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 

International Baccalaureate: 29 Points

Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.