Undergraduate Policing and Criminal Justice
Explore the criminal justice system, crime scene investigation, cybercrime and the treatment of offenders.
Joining our Policing and Criminal Justice programmes means you’re embarking on an immersive learning experience, with opportunities to put your learning into practice in our on-campus Moot Court Room and our Police Training and Simulation Facility known as the ‘crime house’.
Why do people offend? What is the appropriate response to this type of behaviour? How can offending be managed, reduced or prevented? Understand the criminal justice system and explore the factors that contribute to offending on our criminal justice degree.
Our BSc (Hons) Professional Policing is one of the recognised pathways into policing in England and Wales, licensed by the College of Policing. But it is not just for those considering a career in policing, it offers a range of opportunities for students interested in a variety of different career pathways.
Our lecturers bring their experience and industry connections to the classroom. You will be taught by a team of internationally recognised academics and former Chief Superintendents, Detective Chief Superintendents, Directors of Intelligence, Criminal Intelligence Analysts and Cyber Crime specialists.
Whether you are planning a career in the criminal justice system, policing or a career in another field of expertise, our Policing and Criminal Justice programmes will develop your transferable skills and inspire you to reach your career goals.
Practise your skills in a safe space with our Police Simulation and Training Facility and new Immersive Simulation Suite.
Learn from our expert team of internationally recognised academics and former law enforcement officers and intelligence experts.
Enhance your employability with our range of extra-curricular activities including work placement opportunities, guest speakers, Careers Fairs, Alumni Panels, our student-led societies, wellbeing weeks and insight days.
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Hear from BSc (Hons) Professional Policing student.
Studying at Edge Hill University.
Edge Hill student Ellie shares their experience of studying BSc (Hons) Professional Policing at Edge Hill University. On this course you will learn about the Criminal Justice System, how to run an investigation, preserve a crime scene, protect vulnerable adults and children, and use criminal intelligence. On a degree accredited by the College of Policing.
Facilities
The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the School of Law and Criminal Justice.
The three-storey building includes a 265-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.
It is also where our moot court room and law clinic are located. Law, Policing and Criminal Justice students can train and practice their advocacy skills and cross-examination techniques as well as preparing for giving evidence in court.
Our Police Training and Simulation Facility know as the ‘Crime House’, part of which is furbished as a police station, is used to simulate a wide range of crime scenes, providing students with an immersive learning experience. The ‘Crime House’ includes a mock custody suite, mock living areas, interview rooms, a control room, and a state-of-the-art simulation suite.
This enables Policing, Criminal Justice and Law students to work together on practical exercises, developed by our expert staff and based on real-life scenarios, in areas such as gathering and analysing evidence, (including forensic evidence at crime scenes), practicing interview techniques and supporting mock clients during a police interview.
