Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Programme Structure

104 UCAS Tariff points from a scientific discipline

104 UCAS Tariff points from a scientific discipline 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

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

104 UCAS Tariff points to include a scientific subject

104 UCAS Tariff points to include a scientific subject 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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Apply major theories and concepts to the study of forensics, policing and investigation

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

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

Demonstrate awareness of professional, legal, security and ethical issues

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

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

Understand the ethical implications of policing enquiry

Critically evaluate contemporary research issues

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

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

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

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

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

Retrieve and organise relevant information effectively

Course Catalogue

Forensics, Policing and Investigations - 36774 - BSc (Hons)