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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Professional Policing
Liverpool John Moores University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Professional Policing course at Liverpool John Moores University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
Minimum Number of A Levels: 2 Maximum AS UCAS Points: Maximum 20 points
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Liverpool John Moores University. These students are taking Professional Policing or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| Sociology | C |
| History | C |
| Biology | D |
| Business Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: A007
Here's what Liverpool John Moores University says about its Professional Policing course.
Why study Professional Policing at Liverpool John Moores University?
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Licensed by The College of Policing, the professional Statutory and Regulatory Body (PSRB) for Policing
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Covers wide-ranging areas of law, social science, policy and research skills essential to a policing career
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Taught by lecturers and practitioner academics, who are former serving officers of all ranks and roles, from Constable to Chief Constable
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100% of students on this course said the skills and experience they gained at LJMU will be useful for their future career (National Student Survey 2025)
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Field trips include Merseyside Firearms Training Centre and the Emergency Services Training Centre
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Opportunities to volunteer as a Special Constable
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Guest lecturers include speakers from the National Crime Agency and operational input from Merseyside Police - which includes stop & search scenarios with serving officers
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Research project allows students to collect their own data to explore specific issues relevant for Merseyside police
About your course The BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations degree at Liverpool John Moores University provides students with the knowledge and skills to consider direct entry into the role of a detective.
It prepares students for the diverse world of investigative techniques, routes to detective specialisms and preparation for a rewarding career.
We have developed this programme over many years of policing studies degree delivery, working with Merseyside Police Constabulary, College of Policing and other key stakeholders in the policing and criminal justice sectors.
The curriculum has been designed to ready students for an investigative career, modules include the Psychology of Investigation, Investigating Serious and Complex Cases and Professional Standards and Governance and Accountability.
Each student is allocated a personal tutor whose role is to offer general advice, guidance and support regarding the broader aspects of your studies and university life in general.
You will be taught at Mount Pleasant Campus in the Liverpool Centre for Advanced Policing, a pioneering research centre for interdisciplinary law enforcement, and is licensed by the College of Policing to deliver degree programmes.
Source: Liverpool John Moores University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Law and Justice Studies
Location
Mount Pleasant Campus | Liverpool
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,750 per year |
| International | £17,750 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.
How you will be assessed
Generally, this will be by way of written assignments, presentations and exams, both seen and unseen. There is also a requirement for students to undertake self-reflection. Some assessment is based on reports of this reflective process. The assessment process will be supported by university staff.
Liverpool John Moores University student reviews
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10 months ago
Limited financial support, but that’s pretty common for university. Accommodation costs have skyrocketed in recent years, so much so that I’m having to move out of my current accommodation at the end of my tenancy, because I can no longer afford it. I’m in a lot of student debt for a course I’ve not...
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10 months ago
Next to none. Extremely limited support from only a few members of staff. Not a good choice of university for students with complex or long-term conditions/disabilities.
2nd year
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10 months ago
Non inclusive and extremely unsupportive (save for a couple of members of staff).
2nd year
History
10 months ago
Not a good experience of uni. Extremely unsupportive and not inclusive.
1st year student
2 years ago
The student union allows any student with any problem to gain support, and to help improve upon the university if thereu2019s any issues. They advertise themselves well, and plan so many activities and celebrations to celebrate all cultures and students, no matter their differences.
1st year student
2 years ago
The uni life at this university is very full and vibrant. The general city is bursting with student activities, whether it be the night life and clubs, or the day life with cafes and general food spots. Then thereu2019s the university based uni life. Almaty every couple of days there is a celebratio...
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Liverpool John Moores University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Liverpool John Moores University students who took the Professional Policing course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
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Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
90%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
79%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
med
Academic support
94%
high
Academic support
94%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
Organisation and management
88%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
81%
high
Student voice
81%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
86%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Liverpool John Moores University graduates who took Professional Policing - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Professional Policing.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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