Policing and Investigation (Distance Learning)

University of Portsmouth

Explore and analyse areas critical to policing and investigation – such as criminal justice, intelligence, major crime and public protection – that you can use to:

develop or enhance your general academic interest in policing and criminal investigation
qualify for the degree-holder entry programme to the police service in England or Wales (if you're thinking of joining the police as an officer)
level up from your current role to a senior or specialised role (if you're already working in a police force in any capacity)
This BSc (Hons) Policing and Investigation degree course is a part-time, distance learning course, which you can study around your other commitments, anywhere that suits you.

It's open to anyone with an interest in how policing works and the theory of investigation. If you're planning a career in policing, criminal justice or related areas (such as investigation, police oversight bodies, or financial investigation in banking), you'll develop the practical skills you'll need in your future career.

If you’re already a serving police officer, this relevant and flexible degree will enable you to enhance your contribution to your organisation, increasing your potential to level up in a new role and achieve a higher salary.