The course will also appeal to you if you are already working in the criminal justice system and wish to enhance your skills and academic knowledge ready for a career within the police or a related field.You will be taught by staff who are shaping contemporary police practice and gain hands-on experience of real-world scenarios in our forensic scene of crime lab and moot court.Why choose this course?

• Explore modern policing and related topics such as psychology and criminal behaviour, substance misuse, crime, law, childrenÕs and adult safeguarding, public protection and gang-related offending.
• Gain the skills and knowledge for a career in the police force as well as in associated fields such as forensic services, social work*, youth work* and the probation service.
• Learn from staff who are active in shaping current policy about policing and contemporary police practice, have good links with several police forces and a nationally and internationally renowned research profile.
• Gain practical experience of crime scenes and the court environment from our specially designed forensic investigation suite and moot court.
• Build on your preferred specialism through your choice of different pathways: policing and criminology, policing and psychology or simply policing.