Program Overview

Introduction to Policing and Investigation

Overview

You explore the development of policing, crime and investigation. The rise in popularity of crime fiction and TV dramas and fly-on-the-wall documentaries demonstrates an ever-growing interest in policing, crime and investigation.

Course Details

Credits: 10, Level: 4

Policing & Investigation

Course Overview

You look at the development of the modern police service, and the growth of investigative roles, both policing-related and private, to assist in the appreciation of the realities of policing and investigation. You explore the use of a range of both historical and more recent cases to explain the impact of lessons learned upon today’s policing and investigation methods.

You also explore the significance of the casual witness and their observational skills.

What You Study

• The development of the modern police service
• The development of investigative roles (both policing and private)
• Observational skills and the role of the witness
• Introduction to the PEQF entry routes and relevant professional qualifications
• The Police Code of Ethics and academic misconduct
• How behaviour impacts on outcomes of cases
• Valuing difference
• Exploring lessons learned from previous cases

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed by a short written 500 word exercise (50%), and a 20 question mid-course questionnaire, based on course content (50%).

Entry Requirements

International Applicants

Must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.

Age Restriction

Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

Fee for Applicants

£50

• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Start date: Starts Monday 2 June, Mondays and Wednesdays for 4 weeks, 6.00pm-9.00pm

Teesside University Law School

At Teesside University Law School we have over 30 years' experience of delivering high-quality education in the field of law and criminal justice.