BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation

Are you interested in a rewarding career within criminal investigation, the policing family or wider law enforcement arena? Then our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation might be the perfect fit for you. The course will fully immerse you in the investigative process using cutting-edge technology, giving you valuable practical insight into real-life investigations. The course starts by taking you on an immersive journey through the entire investigative process, illustrating the natural progress of criminal investigations and the interlinked areas of policing and forensics. Through this, you will gain knowledge of how the various personnel involved in an investigation work together to achieve a common goal. Not only is the course delivered by skilled academic staff with years of experience in the field, but the additional use of guest lectures and webinars will provide you with a solid grounding of real practises in modern policing and criminal investigations. Just one of the ways this course stands out is our immersive virtual crime world, which allows you to place yourself in real-world scenarios. To supplement your learning, this environment will be integrated seamlessly with your modules so that you can put the theory you learn during your lessons, seminars, and workshops into practice. You’ll have the opportunity to take on a range of investigative roles as you navigate different environments such as crime scenes, the police custody suite, the major incident room, police cells, the courtroom, and the forensics lab. Through this, you’ll gain insight into important processes and roles within civilian and operational policing and criminal investigations as a whole, preparing you for future work in the field. Arden University's Immersive Learning Environment Video • 1 min

At Arden University we consider applications on a case by case basis. If you have significant work experience, have qualifications you have gained elsewhere, or a degree or qualification that isn't a clear pathway to this degree - we are more than happy to discuss your application. Eligibility To be eligible for our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation, you should normally have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent. Alternative level 3 qualifications will also be considered, including Access to HE, a BTEC Extended Diploma, or internationally equivalent. We’re also happy to consider your application if you can demonstrate your ability to study the course via previous work experience, references, and a personal statement. English proficiency IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 90; or equivalent. Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the medium of instruction was in English can be accepted.

IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)

International students: £5,500 per level (online)

UK students: £7,140 per level (online)

UK/Home: £7,140 per level (online)

International: £5,500 per level (online)

October 2026, January 2027

Rolling admission — apply any time before your chosen intake start date; Arden runs several intakes a year and sets no fixed application deadline

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