Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

University of Chester

Key Course Facts

Student Dropout Rate	25% Proportion of students of Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) Tuition fees per year for Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) at University of Chester UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - University Centre Warrington
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Law, Policing

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies at University of Chester for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Agriculture, Food and Related Studies.

	Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) and other Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of University of Chester	Average review score among all Law courses in the UK
Explanations	93	92
Interesting courses	75	82
Intellectually stimulating	93	83
Challenged to do my best	75	85
Depth of concepts	79	83
Builds on previous learnings	72	88
Joined ideas from different topics	72	85
Balance directed/independent study	82	79
Applicability of course content	82	82
Clear criteria in markings	64	81
Fair assessment	82	83
Tests reflected your learning	64	82
Timely feedback	100	85
Helpful feedback	93	79
Approachability of teachers	82	85
Support from teachers	93	86
Organisation of courses	57	76
Communication of changes	78	74
IT facilities	63	85
Library	85	88
Course specific resources	72	86
Student feedback opportunities	75	84
Student feedback valued	37	80
Student's feedback acted upon	48	65
Work of student union	68	74
Mental wellbeing services	67	75
Overall satisfaction	79

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.
All Agriculture, Food and Related Studies courses of University of Chester

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£20947	£17457	£20082
25-75 percentile range	£18315 - £23977	£13961 - £21631	£15919 - £25642

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

This course is ideal for those who already hold a foundation degree and are seeking to gain an undergraduate degree with a view to gaining employment in either policing or a wider law enforcement capacity.

This Level 6 Top-Up is designed for students who have successfully completed a relevant Policing, Law and Investigation Foundation Degree course. This course will equip you with knowledge and understanding in a wide range of contemporary policing topics, and heighten your skills of analysis and reflection in a variety of law enforcement situations, influencing the way you conduct investigations.

You will develop your ability to utilise research skills, evaluate existing bodies of knowledge, critically evaluate new information and ideas, and accept accountability for your actions and conclusions, all key requirements for a career in law enforcement.

The course is delivered by subject matter experts and experienced practitioners (including retired police officers) with a wealth of professional and subject expertise in specialist areas to enhance your learning experience.

Teaching methods include lectures, field trips, subject specialist speakers, in-class tests, self-directed study, online resources, and the use of immersive learning in our Hydra facility.

Methods of assessment are varied and stimulating, and are explicitly linked to each module learning outcome. Examples of summative methods of assessment include case studies, personal and group presentations, role-play activities, recorded interviews and assignments.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 93

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	20
64-79	10
80-95	25
96-111	30
112-127	5
128-143	0
144-159	5
160-175	5
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

- 6.5
- All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up), BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

EU	£9250	year 1
England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1

Additional fee information

The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.

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

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of University of Chester in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Chester in related subject specific rankings.

Law

- #42
- #56
Law

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #48
- #63
Law

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 14 university rankings of University of Chester

About University of Chester

The University of Chester, as the name suggests, is a university located in Chester. The university is formally affiliated with the Christian faith, but they make it clear in their mission statement that students of all faiths or no faith at all are welcome at their university. Chester operates from a total of six campuses, five of which are in Chester, the other in Warrington, with the main campus building being known as Parkgate Road Campus.

List of 330 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Chester - Course Catalogue

Student composition of University of Chester

Total number of students enrolled at University of Chester by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 8005
postgraduates:: 3300
Total:: 11305

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Law”: 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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Policing, Law and Investigation (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

University of Chester

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