At Arden University, we believe everyone, everywhere has the right to gain the life and career benefits that higher education can bring. We are dedicated to making the university experience convenient and accessible to ambitious and motivated people like you, which is why we’re the fastest-growing university in the United Kingdom*.

Arden provides both online and blended learning options that meet the challenges of modern life. We also have modern study centres across the UK in some of the country’s most diverse and thriving cities: Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, as well as Berlin, Germany.

*More first year UK undergraduate students between 2015-2021 than any other university (HESA data).

Are you interested in a rewarding career in policing, criminal investigation, or wider law enforcement? 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.

Course Requirements:

• • Passes at grade C or above in three subjects including mathematics at GCSE level or academic equivalent.
• • IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent.
• • Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English can be accepted.
• • If you are unable to evidence a GCSE or equivalent in mathematics you will be able to complete an assessment-free module during your first study block to substitute for this.

Arden University started out in 1990 as the chosen online learning partner for traditional universities across Britain and has been evolving since. The university was granted degree-awarding powers in 2014 and officially became Arden University one year later, which now offers more than 90 career-focused qualifications. Throughout this time, Arden has shown a commitment to providing flexible and accessible higher education to people from all walks of life, irrespective of their circumstances.

Mission

Our mission is to connect learners like you with higher education study opportunities that give you the tools you need to fulfil your career and life goals. We challenge conventional perceptions of degree study by providing flexible, vocational courses with timetables and learning options that fit around your life commitments.

Why Arden University?

At Arden, we believe everyone, everywhere has an equal right to education. Whether you’re constrained by location, cost, time, or other life commitments, we’re passionate about giving you access to higher education that fits into your busy, modern life. We offer a wide range of flexible online undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in some of today’s most in-demand fields.

With online learning, you can study anytime and anywhere, meaning you can gain a recognised British degree without having to attend in person. Throughout your studies, we’ll provide you with everything you need to succeed academically, professionally, and personally, including our immersive online learning platform and our dedicated student, career, financial, and well-being support.

All of our courses come with a strong focus on employability - many of which are accredited by leading professional bodies in the UK so that you graduate with a degree that’s recognised across the globe. 

Who studies with us?

• Anyone who wants to fit studying around other life commitments, such as work or family life.
• Adult learners looking to switch or progress in their careers.
• Students residing outside of the UK who want a quality British degree without the costs of relocating to or living in the UK.
• Learners without traditional academic qualifications as we take into account work experience for our non-standard entry.
• Anyone looking for a modern alternative to traditional learning institutions.