BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation follows the investigative process from start to finish, showing how policing and forensics link up and how the people in an investigation work towards a common goal. A stand-out feature is an immersive virtual crime world built into the modules, where you take on investigative roles at a crime scene, in a police custody suite, a major incident room, police cells, a courtroom and a forensics lab. Guest lectures and webinars cover current policing practice. This course is online and part-time, which can suit special constables, police staff, security officers and others in the wider law-enforcement family. The next intake is November 2026. Standard entry is two A levels and three GCSEs at grade C, or two years of evidenced work experience. AF Education helps England-resident UK home students with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BSc (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Part time
- Schedule options
- Online
- Upcoming intake
- November 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want an undergraduate degree in this subject, including career changers and returners to education.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three GCSE subjects. Without these, at least two years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and reference may be considered. AF Education confirms what applies to you.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible part-time courses, a Tuition Fee Loan can be paid directly to the university. Distance-learning students can normally only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability, so we check your position before you apply.
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How often you study
This course is delivered online, so there are no campus days to plan around. Your study plan is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Course overview from Arden University
Are you interested in a rewarding career within criminal investigation, the policing family or wider law enforcement arena? Then our BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation might be the perfect fit for you. The course will fully immerse you in the investigative process using cutting-edge technology, giving you valuable practical insight into real-life investigations.
The course starts by taking you on an immersive journey through the entire investigative process, illustrating the natural progress of criminal investigations and the interlinked areas of policing and forensics. Through this, you will gain knowledge of how the various personnel involved in an investigation work together to achieve a common goal. Not only is the course delivered by skilled academic staff with years of experience in the field, but the additional use of guest lectures and webinars will provide you with a solid grounding of real practises in modern policing and criminal investigations.
Just one of the ways this course stands out is our immersive virtual crime world, which allows you to place yourself in real-world scenarios. To supplement your learning, this environment will be integrated seamlessly with your modules so that you can put the theory you learn during your lessons, seminars, and workshops into practice. You’ll have the opportunity to take on a range of investigative roles as you navigate different environments such as crime scenes, the police custody suite, the major incident room, police cells, the courtroom, and the forensics lab. Through this, you’ll gain insight into important processes and roles within civilian and operational policing and criminal investigations as a whole, preparing you for future work in the field.
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation is available at Online. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation
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If an on-campus location doesn't work for you, this course also offers an online study option — so you can still progress with a flexible learning route.
Entry Requirements for Arden University (Undergraduate Level 4)
These entry requirements apply to Arden University undergraduate degrees starting at Level 4 (not Foundation Year and not Top-up). All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enrol. Standard entry Two subjects at…
English Language Requirements for Arden University
Arden University needs evidence that your English is at the right level for the course. You can meet this through recent study in English or an accepted English test. Qualifications studied in…
Interview Process
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How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Where is the course taught?
This course is delivered online, with no campus days.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Online (part time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Can I get a Maintenance Loan for online study?
Normally not. GOV.UK says distance-learning students can only get a Maintenance Loan if they cannot attend in person because of a disability. A Tuition Fee Loan may still be available.
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