Policing and Investigations BA (Hons)
University of Derby
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Policing and Investigations BA (Hons) at University of Derby for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law 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 | |
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Median salary | £24500 | £18000 | £22500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £28000 | £14000 - £23500 | £18500 - £32000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £23767 | £22711 | £27834 |
25-75 percentile range | £20344 - £28558 | £17746 - £29609 | £20717 - £38496 |
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Course Description
BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations
Combining expertise in investigations with rigorous academic knowledge, this distinctive degree opens the way to challenging careers within the criminal justice system. It gives you a thorough grasp of how policing and investigations work.
Why choose this course?
Drawing on criminology, forensics and sociology, you’ll gain advanced understanding of the investigation process. This includes skills in evidence gathering and investigative interviewing.
Volunteering
We fully support you to apply and become a Police Support Volunteer alongside your studies. This gives you the chance to develop your professional practice and the experience is invaluable if you would like to pursue a career in policing when you graduate.
How you will learn
We offer a stimulating mix of lectures, tutorials and role play, using our replica facilities which includes a custody suite complete with interview rooms, crime scene house and courtroom facilities. There are visits to settings such as police custody suites, victim support facilities and courts, plus a fascinating guest lecture programme.
Opportunities and experiences
Investigative work experience will be central to your studies: our links with employers like Nottinghamshire Police and Rolls-Royce will open up opportunities for you. You’ll enjoy unique opportunities to gain vital investigative work experience throughout your studies.
Careers and employability
The transferable skills you’ll develop in areas like loss prevention and investigative interviewing are essential in policing and the wider arenas of civilian investigation and crime reduction. As this degree has been devised in close partnership with constabularies, it can act as a stepping stone to a policing career too.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Policing and Investigations BA (Hons) at University of Derby
20% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
20% | Elementary occupations |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
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Costs
Tuition Fees Policing and Investigations BA (Hons)
EU | £14900 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £14900 | year 1 |
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.
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 Derby in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Derby in related subject specific rankings.
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- #39
- #52
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #57
- #73
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #24
- #201
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
See all 20 university rankings of University of Derby
About University of Derby
The University of Derby is a publicly owned university located in the city of Derby, England. The university’s main campus is in Allestree, a suburbian zone in Derby itself, and is situated directly opposite the popular Markeaton Park where many students enjoy going for a walk in their free time.
List of 218 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Derby - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Derby
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Derby by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 13155
- postgraduates:
- 2515
- Total:
- 15670
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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
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Criminal Investigation and Policing Studies BA (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16250 | - | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Policing and Criminal Investigation (with a Placement Year) BSc (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 89% | 10% | 19% | £9250 | £16750 | 125 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Police Studies with Criminal Investigation with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Buckinghamshire New University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15000 | - | High Wycombe | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 54% | 0% | 10% | £9250 | £15000 | 125 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Crime and Investigation BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 92% | 4% | 15% | £9250 | £15000 | 130 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 64% | 6% | 20% | £9250 | £14900 | 73 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing BA (Hons) | University of Derby | 64% | 6% | 18% | £9250 | £14900 | 122 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Forensics, Policing and Investigations BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15600 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Professional Policing BSc (Hons) | University of Gloucestershire | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 £15450 | - | Cheltenham | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023