Liverpool John Moores University
Policing Studies (Distance Learning) BA (Hons)
Liverpool John Moores University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 50 graduates of Policing Studies (Distance Learning) BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.

Overall student satisfaction
75 /100
50 total respondents
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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
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The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Art at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £17000 £20000
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £22000 £11500 - £22000 £15500 - £25000
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Creative Arts and Design courses of Liverpool John Moores University


Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £19948 £16221 £19536
25-75 percentile range £17428 - £24000 £11190 - £21313 £13583 - £25698
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Creative Arts and Design courses in the UK

Course Description

If you have always wanted to study for a degree but didn’t want to give up your job to study, Liverpool John Moores University is offering a two-year BA (Hons) in Policing Studies degree, which can be studied part-time and totally online as distance learning, delivered via the LJMU Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) ‘Canvas’. Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing is a pioneering research centre for interdisciplinary law enforcement, and is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver degree programmes included in the Police Education Qualification Framework.

  • Taught entirely online, the course will allow you to study flexibly for a level 6 qualification
  • Allows existing Foundation degree students to progress to a BA (Hons) Policing Studies in two years
  • Innovative and thought-provoking modules both reflect and challenge current policing practices and debates
  • Be part of the new Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing Studies, the UK's first research centre devoted to supporting the needs of 21st century policing

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Policing Studies (Distance Learning) BA (Hons) at Liverpool John Moores University

17% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
13% Teaching Professionals
12% Elementary occupations
12% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Sales occupations
4% Welfare Professionals
4% Customer service occupations
4% Welfare and housing associate professionals
4% Sports and fitness occupations
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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**You will be assessed via a range of different methods** ​Your marks and feedback will be available within 15 working days of submitting a piece of work. That’s because we believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to develop further. Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include an essay and coursework. ​You will normally receive extensive feedback on your assessments, and occasional verbal feedback. All feedback is designed to help you achieve your full potential and get the most out of your studies, so staff will be available to discuss it with you and direct you to further support if you feel you need it.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Entry to this programme is only available at level six and offers suitably qualified students the opportunity to “top up” to degree level. Applicants will therefore be considered on an individual basis and may be accepted with the following: 240 credits from a degree or FD(A) in Policing Studies OR Combination of certificated learning and relevant work experience OR Relevant experiential learning Mature entry Non-standard entry applicants without any of these required qualifications may also be offered a place after interview and submission of evidence of equivalent levels of attainment and aptitude. The programme welcomes potential applicants who wish to discuss its appropriateness for them and their level of qualification in this broad based category that is not aged defined.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
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Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Policing Studies (Distance Learning), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Policing Studies (Distance Learning) BA (Hons)

EU £1900 year 1
England UK £1900 year 1
Northern Ireland £1900 year 1
Scotland £1900 year 1
Wales £1900 year 1
International £74

Additional fee information

All figures are subject to yearly increases

The International fees quoted are for 2023 entry and may be subject to increase for 2024 entry.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Liverpool John Moores University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Liverpool John Moores University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #44 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #39 
    • #351 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #57 
    • #70 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 29 university rankings of Liverpool John Moores University

About Liverpool John Moores University

Established in 1823, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) offers students a wide range of resources, such as international student and career support, and state-of-the-art facilities. Some examples of their exceptional facilities include Festo Automation Training Rigs, Tektronix Oscilloscopes, and sophisticated Engineering labs and Maritime simulators. The campus is located just a short 10-minute walk from Liverpool’s City Centre, giving learners the chance to experience the city in their free time.

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Student composition of Liverpool John Moores University

Total number of students enrolled at Liverpool John Moores University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
20705
postgraduates:
3130
Total:
23835
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Policing”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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