Policing and Investigations, BA (Hons)

**BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations**This distinctive degree combines investigative expertise with rigorous academic knowledge, opening pathways to challenging careers in the criminal justice system. It delivers a thorough understanding of policing and investigations, drawing on criminology, forensics, and sociology to build advanced skills in evidence gathering and investigative interviewing.Students receive full support to become Police Support Volunteers, gaining invaluable professional experience. Learning features lectures, tutorials, role-playing in replica facilities—including a custody suite with interview rooms, crime scene house, and courtroom—plus visits to police custody suites, victim support centers, courts, and guest lectures. Links with employers like Nottinghamshire Police and Rolls-Royce provide central investigative work experience. Transferable skills in loss prevention and interviewing boost employability in policing, civilian investigations, and crime reduction, acting as a stepping stone to policing careers developed with constabularies.