Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 6 Optional

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Optional Study Semester 

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

104 UCAS Tariff points to include a scientific subject

104 UCAS Tariff points to include a scientific subject Offerings: All

104 UCAS Tariff points to include at least 5 Highers including a Scientific Subject

104 UCAS Tariff points to include at least 5 Highers including a Scientific Subject Offerings: All

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above or an equivalent qualification RPL/RPEL will be offered in accordance with the LJMU Academic Framework

GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 (C) or above or an equivalent qualification RPL/RPEL will be offered in accordance with the LJMU Academic Framework Offerings: All

Offers will be based on individual qualifications and experience. All applicants should have achieved IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

Offers will be based on individual qualifications and experience. All applicants should have achieved IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent Offerings: All

At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits in a scientific discipline, or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points.

At least 9 Distinctions and 36 Merits in a scientific discipline, or any other combination that equates to 104 UCAS Tariff points. Offerings: All

104 UCAS Tariff points from a scientific discipline

104 UCAS Tariff points from a scientific discipline Offerings: All

104 UCAS Tariff points from minimum of 2 A2 to include grade C or above in Chemistry and/or Biology

104 UCAS Tariff points from minimum of 2 A2 to include grade C or above in Chemistry and/or Biology Offerings: All

Synthesise knowledge of key concepts that underpin modern policing and by critical reflection deepen their understanding of contemporary issues such as diversity, leadership, multi-agency working, neighbourhood policing and problem solving

Use and develop laboratory skills, principles of experimental method and the research process.

Systematically evaluate key concepts, theories and methods informing the study of policing and forensic science.

Critically evaluate contemporary research issues

Communicate scientific information effectively by discussion, written materials, use of images and oral presentations.

Recognise and apply safe working practice in the laboratory and/ or the field with an awareness of good laboratory practice (GLP) COSHH and risk assessments

Interpret and apply the principles and methods of disciplines underpinning forensic science, such as anthropology, analytical chemistry, toxicology, molecular biology.

Apply major theories and concepts to the study of policing

Understand the ethical implications of policing enquiry

Retrieve and organise relevant information effectively

Demonstrate knowledge of research strategy and methods while using these to investigate policing issues and policing problems

Identify a range of research strategies and methods and reflexively assess the merits of each

Use integrative skills to analyse and solve problems, applying numerical and statistical techniques where relevant.

Manage time and tasks effectively as an individual and as part of a team.

Define identified aspects of the criminal law, policing policy and practice and be able to select, illustrate and apply the appropriate use of these aspects in given scenarios

Demonstrate the skills necessary to plan, conduct and report a research project

Demonstrate awareness of professional, legal, security and ethical issues

Recognise the relevance of the study of policing to social, public and civic policy

Evaluate the significance of experimental data or evidence, draw appropriate conclusions and place them in a subject /scientific context.

Recognise the implications of professional ethics and standards and apply them.

Have developed reflexive thinking skills and to recognise the importance of reflection in the development of personal and professional practice

Independently engage with the subject literature, analyse and assess it to support critical and normative judgements on policing issues and theories with relevant evidence and structured argument

Possess the conceptual understanding that enables them to place the role of policing within wider society

Understand and be able to apply concepts and principles of the subjects and techniques employed in forensic science including; Scene of crime procedures; Search and recovery procedures and the analysis and evaluation of evidence.

Course Catalogue

Policing Studies and Forensics - 35643 - BSc (Hons)